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 ...

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 ...

Going fishing is supposed to be a relaxing activity, but if you have trouble with finger dexterity or your eyesight, the common task of tying your hook or lure to the fishing line can become an ...

The uni knot is one of the most used connections in fishing across all genres of the sport. From flyfishing a high mountain trout stream to targeting tuna offshore, it has a place in any anglers’ ...

I started shore jigging in September 2025. Aside from the gear, there is one thing I realized I had to practice: knot tying.

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 ...

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 ...

However, I always think that fishing really has so many genres, and every type of fishing is packed with its own charm, isn't ...

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 ...