The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and useful today as it was to mariners, ...

Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won’t fail under pressure—is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...

Now is the best time to organize your fishing gear and replace worn out tackle and equipment in preparation of the opening of the Maryland trout season and the spring shad run. It is also a good time ...

Knowing how to tie a knot is an essential set of skills needed in order to stay safe out in the wilderness, and one of the most satisfying capabilites you can have in your arsenal. Knots might seem ...

Animated Knots is a perfect site for learning everything about knots: how to tie them, what they’re for, and how to choose the best knot for a specific job. The site lists 196 knots for ropes, straps, ...

There’s a million different knots for doing a million different things. But, these five are easy-to-learn, easy-to-tie and accomplish 99 percent of the jobs you’ll ever need a rope to do. Anyone can ...