For those enduring snows and freezing temps, camping is likely not on the current adventure, to-do list. For those in warmer climates, or campers not afraid to spend chilly night out under the stars…
Two things fascinate me about panfish. Their inquisitiveness and their fussiness in what they will and won't eat. When curious onlookers want to stay lock-jawed, I use a variety of dropper rig…
A bonefish comes in on a fly. Picture the scene. Palm trees and lush red mangroves swaying in a soft ocean breeze. Pelicans, egrets, crested cormorants and ibis stalking sun-soaked shallows and…
Too many times, fishermen go to the lake and find the lake covered in rolling waves or at least a strong wind that makes it uncomfortable to be on the water. They pack up their gear and head back…
Coyotes that will charge in eagerly to investigate a dying-rabbit call are becoming increasingly hard to find. If you like to hunt and kill coyotes today, you'll need to up your offerings, enthusiasm…
Raging winds swept across the Gallatin Range as we stepped out of spike camp high atop North Mountain. We had fortified ourselves with pancakes, eggs, bacon and coffee and now, thanks to our camp…
How to Tie Fishing Line: Surgeon's End Loop Knot Instructions
The popularity of the Surgeon’s End Loop knot with fishing lies in its simplicity as well as its strength. Two overhand knots with…
How to tie Fishing Line: Surgeon's Knot Instructions
This knot ranks as one of the best and easiest to tie knots for joining fishing lines of equal or unequal diameters. It can also be used to join…
Non-Slip Mono-Loop This is an exceptionally strong loop when tied correctly. But be sure to use the right number of turns (as determined by the line's strength rating — see Step 2) and…
Two-Turn Clinch Knot
The Two-Turn Clinch has been around since the turn of the century. It's stronger than the Improved Clinch and almost as easy to tie.
Step 1
Pass the line through the eye of…
Learn how to tie fishing line and choose the best fishing knots to tie hooks, lures and fishing rigs.
These fishing knots can be found on the PRO-KNOT Fishing Knot Tying Instruction Cards, available…
It is time to start throwing a suspending jerkbait; the water is cold and the fish are sluggish. These don't sound like the best conditions, but it will become your favorite time to fish if you give…
