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How to Tie Stren Braid Fishing Line to a Hook

Stren braided fishing line is a superline that is used to pull fish through heavy weed cover without snapping. Braided lines such as these are renowned for their strength but also present problems for anglers, because the knots tied in them tend to slip out. However, you can overcome this dilemma by employing a Palomar knot to tie the hook to the line. 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 Arbor knot to attach it to begin the process. read more
The Best Knots to Tie on Hooks for Fishing

The proper knot is essential when attaching a hook to fishing line. According to the Take Me Fishing website, a simple overhand knot, the same type most people use as they tie their shoelaces, will weaken fishing line by as much as 50 percent when employed to attach a hook. This becomes a factor when an angler gets a large fish on the line. Certain knots are… read more
Types of Fishing Line Knots

Many types of fishing knots exist, with each knot typically used for specific purposes. Some fishing knots are appropriate for attaching a leader or a hook to the end of your line. Other fishing knots can join two lines of equal diameters or lines of differing widths. Simple knots like the arbor knot and more complex knots such as the Albright knot come in h… read more
How to Put a Hook on a Fishing Rod

The Palomar knot has the reputation of being a very strong fishing knot, making it a good choice to attach hooks to fishing line. The Palomar is a simple knot, according to the website Animated Knot by Grog. With some practice, you should be able to tie it in the dark. If you know how to make the easiest of knots, the overhand knot that you use when t… read more

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Ways to Tie a Fishing Line to the Hook

There are three relatively easy knots that anglers can learn to secure hooks to the end of a fishing line snugly. Knowing a variety of knots can allow a fisherman to tie her hook and not have to worry about the knot coming undone durin… 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 wit… read more
How to Tie a Hook on Fishing Line

How reliable your hook and line are has a lot to do with the knot you use to tie them together. Poor knots can come undone in the water when a fish is aggressively fighting after being hooked. The palomar knot is one of the most common… read more
Best Knots for Braided Fishing Line

Braided fishing line has some characteristics that can make it a great choice for certain fishing situations. If you are looking for a fishing line that is very strong, does not stretch, floats, and has a slick surface, then a braided… read more
How to Catch Bowfin

Bowfin are a very strong and challenging fish for most anglers. While they don't make a great meal, they provide a formidable opponent in the water and are able to survive waters that are too low in oxygen for other fish, such as swamp… read more
How to Rig a Three-Way Swivel for Fishing

Three-way swivels are a simple rigging setup that allows you to troll a lure or live bait with a sinker in a way that mimics the movement of a live fish more realistically. This setup allows you to run a sinker down along the bottom of… read more
How to Tie a Surf Fishing Rig

Surf fishing is a great alternative to going out on the open seas--and it's much cheaper. But setting up a surf fishing rig is a little different than preparing a line and bait for freshwater fishing. Part of that is in anticipation of… read more
Spiderwire Knot Tying Instructions

Strength and sensitivity are the name of the game when it comes to Spiderwire fishing lines. Just as the threads produced by a spider are small in diameter and very strong, so is Spiderwire fishing line. Spiderwire combines small diame… read more
How to Rig Gamakatsu Weighted Hooks

Gamakatsu produces a line of weighted hooks designed to let you cast plastic frogs and other plastics farther. The weight also provides a keel effect to help the lure and hook skim over obstacles in the water. Made with quality metal a… read more
How to Fish With Croaker for Bait

Croaker are a saltwater game fish species typically found off the Carolinas and Virginia coast down through Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. Croaker average in size around 1 foot long and are a favorite among many anglers as a cut… read more
How do I Tie a Balloon on Fishing Line?

Tying an inflated balloon onto a length of string or line is commonly associated with a party or celebration. Aside from celebrating, inflated balloons can also be used effectively as a flotation device for fishing rigs. Often used as… read more
How to String a Fishing Hook

Attaching a fishing hook to your line is a simple and necessary part of rigging. Many anglers, however, do not take the time to tie the correct knot for attaching, or stringing, a hook onto a fishing line. Securing a hook to the main l… read more
How to Rig Fishing Beads

Used by both saltwater and freshwater anglers, fishing beads are commonly made of plastic, metal or glass. Available in popular sizes ranging from 4 mm to 8 mm in diameter, fishing beads are made in a variety of colors, including green… read more
How to Tie Fishing Sinkers

Fishing sinkers are an integral part of many fishing rigs in both freshwater and saltwater. They come in a variety of shapes, including pyramid, round or cannonball, and elongated, such as the bank weight. Many sinkers feature a brass… read more
How to Make a Fishing Kite

Kite fishing has been in use by recreational anglers in New Zealand for many years. The sport is beginning to catch on in the United States. When starting out with the sport, set up your rig with a square and small kite with a stubby r… read more

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