Frustrated trying to tie knots in his fishing line, Ken Koehler developed a simple brass gizmo, the ‘Cinch Tie,’ which allows anglers to tie any of 14 different knots in around five seconds. The Cinch ...

Learn how to tie the Improved Clinch, Palomar, and Arbor knots, the three fishing knots every angler needs for stronger ...

The improved clinch knot, sometimes called the fisherman’s knot, is what I’d call a necessary oddball. It’s remarkably easy to tie and comes in handy for a variety of applications. It can essentially ...

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, ...

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...