Knots

A good knot holds when it matters most—when you're setting a hook, securing your boat, or rigging tackle in wind and current. The knots that work for fishing aren't complicated, but they do need to be tied right, and they need to match the job. Whether you're connecting line to lure, tying on a hook, or fastening rope to a cleat, the technique changes what happens next.

These articles walk through the knots that show up most often in fishing: how to tie them step by step, why one knot works better than another for different materials and situations, and how to practice until your hands know the motion. You'll learn which knots hold under load, which ones slip, and how to test your work before you cast.