Tie Fishing Hooks Articles & Videos

• How to Tie a Hook Onto a Fishing Rod

  Fish hooks are used by anglers to present a variety of natural and soft plastic baits to game fish. From live night crawlers and crickets in fresh water to cut menhaden, shrimp and squid in salt water, a variety of bait-holder hooks are use… read more

• How Do I Tie the Leader on a Fishing Hook?

  Fishing leaders are lengths of line that are attached to the end of a main fishing line. Leaders can add shock absorption to a line or provide a transition from line to lure. Attaching a monofilament leader to a braided line, for example, w… read more

• How Do I Tie New Fishing Hooks?

  Attaching a new hook to a fishing line is a common and often repeated part of fishing. It's necessary when a hook breaks off or becomes damaged or worn. Some anglers overlook the importance of using the right knot and proper tying technique… read more

• How to Tie Hook Lengths for Fishing

  Hook length is another term for a leader. A leader is simply a length of line that connects a hook to the main fishing line. Leaders, or hook length, can be larger or smaller in pound test strength depending on the situation and fish specie… read more

• How to Use a Zoom Fishing Lure

  Mention the word Zoom to many anglers and images of worms, toads, flukes, ribbon tails and other plastic baits instantly come to mind. Zoom is known for its wide diversity in bait offerings, not only in type of plastic imitation bait but fo… read more

• How to Tie a Fishing Hook So It Floats Under Water

  Suspending a fishing hook under water is possible with a fishing float. The float allows you to control the depth of the hook and make adjustments based on the level of the fish. Numerous float styles are available with some being adjustabl… read more

• How to Tie Trailing Fishing Hooks

  Trailing hooks have multiple uses and allow anglers to increase the chances of hooking fish. The tandem system can be used to fish two flies or lures or it can be used to add an extra hook to a single, long fly or lure. The trailing hook do… read more

• How to Tie a Double Trailing Fishing Rig

  Many anglers enjoy fishing a double bait rig, also known as a double trailing rig, when allowed by local fishing regulations. The primary purpose of this rig is to present more than one bait, or lure, on a single fishing line to waiting fis… read more

• How to Tie a Fishing Rig

  Fishing rigs involve the use of terminal tackle such as hooks, leaders, swivels and weights. Anglers assemble the various terminal components into a rig to help present bait in a particular manner or at a determined depth. Freshwater and sa… read more

• How to Use Fishing Beads

  Fishing beads are available in a wide range of sizes and materials including plastic, glass and brass. The addition of beads to a lure or as part of the terminal setup is a great way of adding some attention-getting noise. Many fish, includ… read more

• How to Tie a Fish Hook in Zoom Bait

  Pick a fishing situation and there will most likely be a Zoom bait to suit the occasion. In fact, take a stroll down the bait aisle and there will probably be a rainbow of colors from which to choose. Once your soft bait is selected and in… read more

• How to Rig a Zoom Bait

  Has it been a while since you experienced a really good case of sensory overload? Then look no further than your local well stocked fishing store. Make your way to the soft plastics section, pause momentarily and then start your stroll down… read more

• How to Put an Artificial Worm on a Hook

  Your anticipation is running high. You have planned an afternoon of relaxing fishing for weeks and now the time has come. You make your way to the bank of the river or pond, slap an artificial worm on your hook, rare back and suddenly notic… read more

• The Best Way to Rig for Crappie

  Crappie fishing is just plain fun, and folks of just about every age can join in. For years, crappie have often been the first fish caught by many children and may be found in ponds, lakes, stream and even small rivers. Crappie will take a… 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 perce… read more

• How to Tie Snelled Fishing Hooks With an Egg Loop Knot

  Steelhead anglers from Seattle to Syracuse prefer to use salmon eggs as their primary bait of choice since eggs are so effective at luring steelhead to bite. With any fishing technique, there is a preferred method of rigging eggs that prese… read more

• How to Tie a Fishing Hook

  Many things go into successful fishing trips. Tying the right knots can be the difference between a trophy catch and "the one that got away." When a fish takes the bait, it tests every link between itself and the angler. That's why you shou… read more

• How to Tie Fishing Hooks

  Any good fisherman knows the importance of the knot he ties. There are many different ways to tie a fishing hook to a line, but some are more successful than others. The preferred knot among anglers is the palomar knot because it is strong… read more

• How to Tie Fish Hooks to Fishing Line

  The improved clinch knot is the ideal knot to secure any type of hook to a fishing line for use in freshwater fishing. This knot is very strong and when tied properly can hold up against the strength of such large fish species as pike, carp… read more