Tying the strongest fishing knot isn’t only about the knot itself. The line you choose matters every bit as much, and thanks to remarkably advancements in the recent decades, you have choices when it ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

The surgeon's knot is a favorite of fly fisherman for tying leaders to fly line and is perfect for tying lines of different diameters and strengths together. Michael Belcher with Mark's Outdoors in ...

Learn how to tie the Improved Clinch Knot step by step to securely attach fishing hooks, lures, and swivels. This classic fishing knot is easy to learn, quick to tie, and highly reliable, making it ...

It is the springtime of my discontent. Okay, the weather's been great lately, the stripers have arrived in Long Island Sound, the streams and rivers are stocked with trout. Yes, it would be the ...

A well-tied fishing knot can make the difference between a great day and heartbreak. For a new angler, landing a nice fish knowing the hook is secured by a strong knot is a satisfying feeling. On the ...

With fishing season essentially upon us, here's a look at three must-know fishing knots and the step-by-step guide on how to tie them. The uni-knot is one of the most versatile knots out there. It can ...

Trying to get through the months of January and February can be agony for an avid angler anxiously waiting to wet a line again. There are things an angler can do to pass the winter doldrums. One is ...

The slip knot is not only useful in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios, but also incredibly simple to tie. Especially if you already know how to tie a basic fishing knot. It allows you to create a ...

Here is a step by step photo gallery and video on how to tie a Bobber Stop knot. This knot is especially useful when fishing with a slip bobber when the depth the bait is presented is critical. The ...