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 ...

But to paraphrase knot maven Lefty Kreh, line-testing machines don’t have opinions. With that in mind, I tested the three basic types of line with various lure knots. Some of the results ...

But to paraphrase knot maven Lefty Kreh, line-testing machines don’t have opinions. With that in mind, I tested the three basic types of line with various lure knots. Some of the results ...

Rated Red 3 Ways to Tie a Fishing Lure Posted: October 22, 2024 | Last updated: March 26, 2025 We kid you knot.You can buy the fanciest and most expensive fishing lures out there, but if you don ...

Sometimes referred to as a “fisherman’s knot,” it will quickly secure a hook, lure, or fly to your line, and when tied correctly, it provides ample strength for most freshwater and light ...

One of the tricky parts of tying the palomar knot is looping the line around the lure. When it’s windy and your lure has multiple treble hooks it can be easy to get the whole thing tangled up. It’s ...

Most anglers can benefit by perfecting their tying of three basic knots–one for standard attachment of line to hook or lure, another to connect the main line (such as braid) to a mono or ...

I frequently use a variant of the uni knot that Bill AuCoin taught me while saltwater fishing in St. Petersburg, Fla. I call it the Mirr-O-Lure knot. It's a loop knot that puts no pressure on the ...