Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won't fail under pressure — is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...

You don't have to have the knot knowledge of a Navy veteran to fish, but knowing a few basic knots will keep your fishing lures tied on securely and your lines tight. A strong knot could also make the ...

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 ...

It’s time for some more notes on knots. Some will recall that I periodically spend absurd amounts of time testing fishing knots on some lab equipment and then publish the results, usually in our print ...

There are far better knots for tying a fly to the leader than the age-old Fisherman’s Knot, and learning and practicing new variations will benefit every angler. Credit: Courtesy of Bill Graves I’m ...

When it comes to fishing knots, they can be varied and often complex. Knowledge of the various knots and their proper applications can mean the difference between landing that personal best fish and ...

Depending on who you ask, fishing is either at its best or worst when you're completely without external distractions (like your phone). There's some merit to that line of thought — fishing is an ...

Mark Barsocchini sees knots everywhere he goes. In the scarf draped around somebody’s neck, or the shoelaces we tie every day. He’s entranced by something most of us take for granted. “There’s a lot ...

SPRINGVILLE, Alabama -- Here is a step-by-step photo gallery on how to tie a Non-Slip Loop knot. Michael Belcher with Mark's Outdoors show us how to tie this knot. This knot is popular and useful for ...

Choosing saltwater fishing line can be daunting. As saltwater anglers, there are few pieces of equipment more important than your line. Deep sea or surf fishermen are tangling with extremely strong ...