Terminal Knots: How to Tie Fishing Line to Hooks and Lures Arguments about the best terminal knot are endless. Usually they match one angler’s opinion against another’s.

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%. Overlap and make five turns.

1. How to Tie a Fishing Hook on With an Improved Clinch Knot Use With: Monofilament, Fluorocarbon Best With: 4- to 20-pound-test line Pros: Easy to learn, good for most light-tackle applications ...

Pros Easy to tie Incredibly strong Cons Need to tie properly to avoid slippage Description The Palomar knot is simple to tie and is one of the strongest fishing knots. It does require a slightly ...

I think it’s safe to say that braided line has overtaken monofilament in terms of popularity across all fishing styles. The benefits of its strength, lack of stretch, and heightened sensitivity have, ...

Fishing knots are crucial for every angler, regardless if you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. Mastering the art of tying strong, dependable knots can make the difference between catching a fish ...

Sports Fishing Knots: How to tie a Bobber Stop knot (Joe's Outdoor Office photos and video) Published: Dec. 31, 2013, 3:45 p.m.