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 ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to ...

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's no need to study the Boy Scout manual to learn knots for marsh fishing. These three are super easy, and they're all you need to know. Todd Masson takes viewers through the double-uni knot, 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 ...

Why knots matter: A strong, well-tied knot ensures your hook stays secure and prevents losing fish due to line failure. Core knots to learn: Improved Clinch, Palomar, and Arbor knots cover most ...

Here is a step by step photo gallery and video on how to tie a Bobber Stop knot. This knot is especially useful when fishing with a slip bobber when the depth the bait is presented is critical. The ...