Knot Tying

Tying a proper knot is one of the fundamental skills of fishing. Among the many fishing knots out there, the Bimini twist is known for its strength and reliability — a must for any angler’s arsenal. We'll uncover the secrets of this beloved knot as we explore its different uses in various fishing techniques like fly fishing in the Florida Keys. By diving deep into the world of the Bimini twist, we'll show you why so many anglers depend on this knot and why you should too.

Saltwater environments present unique challenges and demands, requiring strong and secure connections between fishing lines, leaders, hooks, lures, and other terminal tackle. Saltwater fishing knots play a crucial role in ensuring that every component of your tackle setup remains intact and can withstand the power and aggression of saltwater game fish. Saltwater fishing knots are specifically designed to handle the harsh conditions, abrasive elements, and the immense strength of saltwater species. This is a comprehensive guide to provide anglers with knowledge and practical techniques for a variety of saltwater fishing knots; loop knots, basic fishing knots and line-to-line connection knots. Whether you're offshore fishing, nearshore fishing, or backcountry fishing this will cover a range of knots suited for different scenarios and fishing techniques. By understanding and confidently tying these knots, you'll be equipped to handle the rigors of saltwater fishing, maintain strong connections, and increase your chances of success on every saltwater fishing adventure.

In saltwater fly fishing — when stronger fish, larger flies, and more extreme conditions are at play — it is critical to have a well constructed leader for success on the water. A leader is the connection between your fly line, the fly, and ultimately the fish. Understanding how to put together a well built leader helps anglers improve their chances of success on the water.

Whether you’re floating your local tailwater for trophy trout or scouring white sand flats for cruising tarpon, you can use this loop knot for giving your big streamers some added action without compromising on knot security. The Improved Homer Rhode Loop Knot is comprised of two smaller knots which tighten against one another as pressure is applied to the line. This makes the knot incredibly strong and reliable when fighting larger gamefish. With some practice, you’ll find yourself speeding through this one in no time. Here’s how we like to tie this knot in 8 simple steps.

If you’ve ever damaged the end of your fly line or had to build a new leader while out on the water, you may already know the versatility of the Perfection Loop. This loop knot is simple, strong, and very quick to complete with just a little practice. Here’s how we like to do it in 5 easy steps.