Fishing Knots Articles & Videos

• How to Learn Fishing Knots

  Fishing knots allow anglers to attach hooks, swivels, and lures to their line, as well as attach their lines to their reels. By learning a number of fishing knots, you prepare yourself for the different fishing scenarios you will encounter… read more

• How to Tie Strong Fishing Knots

  One of the worst feelings in fishing is losing a trophy fish due to knot failure. Reeling in your line, only to find a curled piece of monofilament where your hook used to be is frustrating. Dependable knots are the foundation of successful… read more

• How to Do a Fishing Snell Knot

  Tying the fishing line directly to the shank of the hook is known as snelling. Snelling has been in use for many years and will even securely attach a hook that is eyeless. Using a snelled hook results in the line being aligned with the hoo… read more

• How to Tie a Simple Fishing Knot

  Attaching the hook to the fishing line is an essential skill that all anglers should know. There are dozens of different knots, some complicated, that an angler can use. Known for its strong strength and simplicity, the Improved Clinch Knot… read more

• How to Rig Fishing Lures

  Fishing lures are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Depending on which fish species you are trying to catch, lures are an effective alternative to soft, live and prepared bait. It is relatively easy to rig a line for lure… read more

• Offshore Step-by-Step Fishing Knots

  The further off-shore you fish and the deeper you drop your line to the bottom, the higher your potential is for a large game catch. Many game fish are either bottom dwellers or prefer to swim low depths in open water. When rigging a heavy-… read more

• How to Make a Double Fishing Knot

  Double fishing knots get used in various situations including rock climbing, boating and its namesake, fishing. The goal of this knot results in tying two knots that slide together when tightened securely to make a longer length of rope. In… read more

• How do I Tie Knots for Fly Fishing?

  Throughout the years, certain knots have become commonly associated with fly-fishing. Knots specifically designed to attach backing to a fly reel, line to backing and leader to line are commonly used by fly anglers. Just as important are th… read more

• Fishing Knots 101

  A basic part of fishing is learning to attach fishing line to a reel and a hook to the line. No matter if you are using a baitcast, spinning or spincast reel, there are two basic knots that will allow you to spool line on the reel and attac… read more

• How to Tighten a Fishing Rig

  Fishing rigs typically consist of fishing line and various terminal tackle that anglers combine to present baits and lures in a variety of ways. Depending on the species of fish, a fishing rig can consist of a simple rig with a few componen… read more

• How to Tie Figure-8 Fishing Knots

  The figure-eight knot is used in a variety of outdoor activities, from rocking climbing to sailing and fishing. For many anglers, the figure eight is a go-to means of easily tying a strong and durable loop in the end of their fishing line.… read more

• How to Tie Fishing Knots with Worm Gangs

  Rigging a line with gang hooks is a good method for presenting worms in a natural manner when attempting to attract fish. A worm rigged with gang hooks appears more natural in the water, as it will be stretched out rather than curled up aro… read more

• How to Do Fishing Knots & Rigs in Australia

  New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria provide saltwater angling for catching Australia's game fish. Freshwater anglers will also find opportunities on manmade lakes developed for power generation. Thanks to the introduction of trout in t… read more

• How to Learn Fly-Fishing Knots

  Knots are an integral part of fishing. A fly fisherman can have expensive, high performance equipment and be in the best fishing waters, but he will still be totally dependent on the knots that are the all-important connection between him a… read more

• Fishing Knots for Kids

  With practice, your young angler can master a few knots then graduate to more advanced ones. While children should always stick with a kid-friendly knot, such as the figure eight or Palomar, they can also move on to slightly more difficult… read more

• Fishing Knot Instructions

  According to the Animated Knots by Grog website, the improved clinch knot is one of the most dependable of fishing knots when you need to attach terminal tackle such as swivels, hooks, or lures to monofilament fishing line. This knot is not… read more

• Best Spider Wire Fishing Knots

  Spider Wire fishing line is a braided line that is constructed of small fibers that are wound together to produce a line that is low stretch and very strong for its thin size. Since this line is very slick, it takes special knots in order t… read more

• How to Make a Leader Knot for Fly-Fishing

  It is important to tie secure, solid knots when you're fly-fishing. Imagine catching that whopper every fisherman dreams of, having it close to shore, then watching helplessly as one of your knots breaks and your catch of a lifetime swims a… read more

• How to Learn Fly Fishing Knots

  Fishing knots are the weakest point in your line and poorly tied knots often result in lost fish. However, by tying a proper knot, you can retain more than 90 percent of the line's strength, according to www.fintalk.com. There are dozens of… read more

• How to Make Fishing Knots

  Making a strong connection between line and lure is one of the basic and most important rules of fishing. Though an incorrectly tied knot may hold when catching small fish, it could fail when the angler has a trophy fish within reach. An an… read more

• Fly Fishing Knots

  Knots and the proper way of tying them are possibly more important in fly fishing than other types of fishing because the sport uses a much different kind of line and also incorporates a backing material, leader and tippet into the rigging.… read more

• How to Make a Fishing Knot

  The Palomar knot is an often-used fishing knot that anglers will tie to attach terminal tackle such as a hook, lure or swivel to their line. The Palomar knot is a very strong knot and one of the best knots you can use when you fish with bra… read more

• What Is the Strongest Fishing Knot?

  Knots are a necessary part of fishing, so it's important to use one that doesn't just get the job done. You want to use the knot that weakens the line the least. There are two knots that keep your line close to its original strength: the Bi… read more

• About Knots Used in Fly Fishing

  Knowing the types of knots most commonly used in fly fishing will aid in the experience, and prevent a broken line and lost lures. read more

• What Types of Knots Are Used for Fishing?

  The strength of your fishing line depends a lot on your ability to tie good knots. There are many different kinds of knots. Some attach line to a hook, lure or swivel; others are used to tie fishing line to fishing line. Anglers who learn t… read more

• Knots Used in Fishing

  Specific fishing knots are used to tie hooks and lures to fishing line. Other fishing knots are designed to join together two lines, with these knots further broken down into knots used to tie different diameter lines to one another. Anothe… read more

• How to Tie Fishing Knots

  A fisherman needs to know how to tie different knots. At some point, you'll have to tie lures, swivels and hooks onto the fishing line, and the clinch and Palomar knots are excellent options. When you're changing the line on a reel, use an… read more

• How to Make a Leader's Knot for Fly Fishing

  One of the worst things to realize when fly fishing is that a trout got away because of a poorly tied knot. In fly fishing there are specialized knots for attaching backing to the spool of the reel, fly line to backing and leader to the fly… read more

• How to Make an Offshore Teaser Out of a Bottle

  While traveling and fishing in smaller Pangas and day boats, you may encounter some crews that don't have as much equipment as their larger competition. You can raise the bar, so to speak, and save an otherwise calm, slow day with a teaser.… read more