Palomar Knot — full field guide — A practical Palomar guide with exact tying steps, how to inspect and pull-test, line-type adjustments, scenarios and alternatives (FG, Alberto, Albright, Snell, loop and spool knots), plus failure diagnosis and practice drills.
Improved Clinch Knot — A fast, compact terminal knot for mono and fluoro when tying to hooks and small lure eyes; avoid on slick, thin braid and when a loop, snell, leader-join, or spool knot is required.
Trilene Knot — A double-pass clinch for tying a hook, lure, or swivel to mono or fluoro. Strong, compact, and easy to learn when lines aren’t too slick or thin.
Uni Knot (including Double Uni variants) — A versatile, compact knot for terminal connections, leader joins (as a Double Uni), and arbor spooling. Fast to learn, adaptable to mono, fluoro, and braid when you adjust wraps and seating pressure.
Double Uni Knot — A simple, dependable line-to-line join for tying a leader to main line; easier than an FG, bulkier than a blood knot.
FG Knot: Practical Guide for Reliable Braid-to-Leader Connections — A working-angler guide to the FG leader knot: when to use it, when not to, exact tying sequence with tension-managed alternating crossings and a separate locking finish, how to inspect and pull-test, material and diameter adjustments, real fishing scenarios with alternatives (Alberto, Palomar, Snell, loop and spool knots), and how to diagnose failures and practice correctly.
Alberto Knot — Braid-to-Leader Join — A slim, fast leader-connection for braid to mono/fluoro. Key points: enter and exit the leader loop on the same side, dress under steady tension, and adjust wrap counts to diameter. Includes inspection, pull-testing, material tips, scenarios with alternatives (FG, Double Uni, etc.), and failure diagnosis.
Albright Knot — Practical Guide — A clear way to tie, check, and use the Albright for joining lines of different diameters, plus when not to use it and smart alternatives.
Blood Knot — Slim, symmetric line-to-line join for similar diameters in mono or fluoro.
Surgeon’s Knot (Line-to-Line Join) — Fast, bulky leader-to-mainline join using two or three overhand passes with both lines together. Best for mono/fluoro of similar diameters when you need a quick, reliable connection.
Surgeon's Loop — A fast, reliable fixed loop for leaders, droppers, and loop-to-loop connections. Simple to tie, easy to inspect, and adaptable by diameter.
San Diego Jam Knot — Compact terminal knot for hooks, jigs, and lures—especially reliable with heavier mono/fluoro when tied and seated correctly.
Snell Knot — shank wraps for direct-line hook sets — A shank-wrapping terminal knot that aligns pull straight to the hook point. Covers when to use or avoid, exact tying sequence with orientations, inspection and pull-testing, line-type adjustments, on-the-water scenarios and alternatives, plus failure diagnosis and practice tips.
Non-Slip Loop Knot (Kreh) — A fixed loop at the eye that lets lures and flies swing freely. Versatile terminal loop for mono and fluoro; adjust wraps by diameter.
Rapala Knot — A non-slip loop terminal knot that lets hardbaits and streamers swing freely. Best with mono/fluoro; adjust wraps for diameter.
Berkley Braid Knot — A doubled-line terminal knot built to bite into slick braided main line when simple clinch-style knots tend to slip.
Davy Knot — A tiny, fast terminal knot for hooks and small lures when minimal bulk at the eye matters. Best with light mono/fluoro. Not a leader-joining, loop, or spool knot.
Orvis Knot — Compact, figure‑eight–style terminal knot for hooks, rings, and small lures. Quick to tie, low bulk, strong when seated correctly.
J Knot — A compact leader-to-mainline connection for mono and fluoro that lays straight, casts clean, and is easy to inspect once you know its telltale crossings.
Nail Knot — A slim leader join that passes guides smoothly using a tube or nail as a temporary form.
Arbor Knot — How to tie the Arbor Knot to anchor line on a reel spool, when to use (and not use) it, how to inspect and test it, adjustments for mono/fluoro/braid and diameters, alternative knots for other jobs, and how to diagnose failures and practice. Includes a verified external reference for the Arbor path.
Dropper Loop — Creates a mid-line loop to mount a hook, fly, teaser, or short leader above a sinker without a separate three-way swivel.
Bimini Twist – Double-Line Loop — Creates a robust double-line loop for leader connections and heavy-duty rigs; works with braid and mono when tied and finished correctly.
Spider Hitch — Fast double-line knot for building a looped leader section; quicker than a Bimini Twist with some trade-offs. Use to strengthen terminal knots or for loop-to-loop rigs.