Tying Knots with The Fishing DVD Team

Fishing Knots, probably the least glamourous part of our sport, but one of the most essential. A single fishing knot is all that holds you connected to your fish. It is the weakest link in the chain, but how weak will depend on how well you have tied the knot.

We practice our casting, spend our money buying the best equipment and we sacrifice our time getting up early in the wee hours of the morning to catch the best tides. We learn all kinds of techniques for manipulating lures and baits and flies so that fish can't possibly resist them. We even spend hours dreaming of just going fishing and catching a personal best fish. It will all turn to tears very quickly if we don't PRACTICE tying our fishing knots. You will then be able to fish with CONFIDENCE, knowing which knot to tie for a given line diametre, for a line to line connection or to get the most life out of your lure.

Lefty's Loop Knot

Retaining almost 100% breaking strength, this simple knot can be tied easily in up to 30lb monofilament and fluorocarbon. Use this knot to free up the actions of your lures and flies.

Haywire Twist

A must know knot during mackerel season, learn how to tie a fly, lure or bait hook on to wire.

Albright Knot

Use this knot to attach monofilament and fluorocarbon to braid, or to build a tapered leader when fly fishing. It is a beautiful flat knot when tied that easily passes through your guides.

The Slim Beauty

Use this knot to attach heavy monofilament shock leaders to your main line. When you have fish with teeth and don't want to use wire, use this knot to attach the leader, or when you are fishing in heavy structure and need extra security.