To understand the Alberto knot, one must first understand the Albright knot. Invented more than half a century ago by famed Florida Keys fly fishing guide Jimmy Albright, the knot’s purpose was to ...

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, ...

Learn how to tie the Improved Clinch Knot step by step to securely attach fishing hooks, lures, and swivels. This classic ...

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 ...

Learn how to tie the San Diego Jam Knot step by step for securing fishing hooks, lures, and swivels with exceptional strength ...

Android: Never want for the most effective knot again, Knots Guide puts 74 categorized knots, complete with tying guides, in your Android phone for easy reference. Knots Guide is a free Android ...

After a year of testing, I discovered the diagram in my original GT knot article was wrong. Here’s the corrected version and a brief explanation why this knot still earns my full confidence. Now that ...

I am often asked about the knots I use for fishing. There all types of fishing knots out there, with many different uses. It’s a good idea to become familiar with a few that are useful for the type of ...

The slip knot is not only useful in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios, but also incredibly simple to tie. Especially if you already know how to tie a basic fishing knot. It allows you to create a ...

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 ...