Knots, tangles, and line twists are part of fishing. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been at it; nobody can avoid the dreaded backlash forever. In many cases, the factors that cause tangles are ...

I used to work with a former tugboat captain who taught me many things, including how to properly cleat a line. Walking the docks at the marina where we worked, he’d spot incorrectly cleated lines and ...

Water and ice dispensers have become a standard amenity of modern home refrigeration. The secret to their automation is a continuous water supply straight from the home’s existing plumbing. Hooking up ...

When you line a canoe, you’re far less likely to flip your boat if you pull from the keel line rather than the painter. We were finally in the Du Pas River when we took some time to rig our lining ...

This pink salmon is small, but the twisted line it bit on is of world record proportions. Failing to use swivels can cause monofilament line twist. / Joe Shead If you've fished long enough with ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Starting in June, you won’t ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is always the possibility of becoming lost or stranded when adventuring outdoors. Statistics show the vast majority of those who do ...

_We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Stroll into any tackle shop and you might end up overwhelmed by the number of fishing ...