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 ...

Slidell's Brian Baldwin won't even dream of fishing for sac-a-lait without using a loop knot to connect his jig to his line. (Photo by Todd Masson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) Most South Louisiana ...

The alpine butterfly knot is more than just a pretty name for an ingenious loop with multiple uses. Here's how to tie our favorite knot in five quick steps. The alpine butterfly knot, also known as ...

The alpine butterfly knot, also known as the "linesman’s loop," has been singled out by adventurers and MacGyvers of all stripes as the world's handiest, multipurpose loop-style knot ever. Easy, ...