The surgeon's knot is a favorite of fly fisherman for tying leaders to fly line and is perfect for tying lines of different diameters and strengths together. Michael Belcher with Mark's Outdoors in ...

Tying the strongest fishing knot isn’t only about the knot itself. The line you choose matters every bit as much, and thanks to remarkably advancements in the recent decades, you have choices when it ...

This story was originally featured on Field & Stream. Fishing line has advanced remarkably in the past few decades. Nylon monofilament, fluorocarbon, and so-called “superline” give fishermen ...

The so-called "shock leader" is a valuable link that can save many fishing situations. It is an ally that every serious saltwater angler should command — yet many remain mystified by the concept. The ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...