Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique ... Patrik / Adobe stock The double surgeon’s and blood knot are used for connecting two different pieces of leader or tippet material.

Other, more high-tech knots fared not as well: A 3-turn Seaguar knot broke at 66%; a 3-turn surgeon’s knot at 65%; and 4-turn back-to-back Uni knots at 6%. In the end, the strongest fishing knot ...

Fishing line has advanced ... Other, more high-tech knots fared not as well: A 3-turn Seaguar knot broke at 66%; a 3-turn surgeon’s knot at 65%; and 4-turn back-to-back Uni knots at 6%.

The tool is small, lightweight, and makes tying a nail knot an easy procedure. I buy them six at a time and always have one with me when I'm fly fishing. If I teach someone how to tie the knot ...

One of my own earliest fly fishing memories is of catching a nice ... or better yet, the even easier Surgeon’s knot. You can also girth hitch a dropper onto the tippet, above a knot that will ...

As a fly-fisherman ... but sloppy-looking surgeon’s knot. But I’ve watched even simple knots intimidate my kids and their friends when they were getting started fishing.

Anglers can catch trout using those no-knot "fast snaps" -- or at least, I did on one recent fly fishing outing. I always figured those no-knot “fast snaps” that allow you to snap lures or ...

It is also a good time to practice your knot-tying skills and learn a few new knots to add to your fishing arsenal. A properly tied knot is key to fishing success. Knowing how to tie a few basic ...