Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A finished Alberto knot, which is used to connect line to leader. (Photo by Joe Cermele) To understand the Alberto knot, one must ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.