A novice fisherman will hit the water armed only with the knowledge of an overhand knot. A real angler wouldn't dare venture out with such a limited arsenal. Different situations call for different knots. The knots needed for tying fishing line to a hook are different from the knots needed to join two sections of line together. read more
Other knots are extremely complicated and have a high rate of failure. Example: reverse clinch knot (Triline Knot) with braided line. Failure rate: 100%. Here’s the last bit of advice I can give when fishing with leader lines greater than 80lbs. Instead of tying a knot consider crimping a sleeve. read more
Used often fly fishing or for making use of broken or odd length fishing lines, the blood knot is an easy-to-learn and valuable skill to have on any fishing boat. The blood knot is best for tying two pieces of similar fishing line together (i.e. comparable diameter, etc.), but can come in handy for any makeshift fishing line situation if you find yourself in a pinch. read more