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 ...

In the dim light before dawn, your jig gets snagged on the bottom (rocks or obstacles on the seabed), and your leader snaps ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...