I recently learned a new knot from @maddyrich called the Pitzen knot. He claims that the knot is quick to tie, has a small profile, and offers "massive strength."
You know what that means!
I couldn't resist putting it to the test! #TestIt
Remember to practice tying the knot a few times before heading out on your fishing trip to ensure you can tie it confidently and securely. Let us know what knot you would like to see tested next!
Read MoreIn this How 2 Tuesday, I show you how to tie another classic, the Uni Knot! In our “Tie it! Test it!” series, we are testing the strength of the Uni Knot on 12 lb monofilament tied directly to the hook. The Uni Knot offers unmatched reliability and ease of tying, making it the go-to choice for anglers looking for a strong and secure knot to attach their line to a hook.
Remember to practice tying the knot a few times before heading out on your fishing trip to ensure you can tie it confidently and securely. Let us know what knot you would like to see tested next!
Read MoreThe Palomar Knot is a popular and widely used fishing knot known for its simplicity, strength, and reliability. It gets its strength from forming a double line through the eye of the hook, which distributes the load and minimizes stress on the knot. It is a versatile knot that works well with various types of fishing lines, including monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided lines. How do you think the Palomar Knot performs in the test?
Remember to practice tying the knot a few times before heading out on your fishing trip to ensure you can tie it confidently and securely. Let us know what knot you would like to see tested next!
Read MoreLast week, we put the Homer Rhode Loop knot to the test using 12 lb fluorocarbon. This time, we decided to take the challenge even further with a much heavier 30 lb braided wire. It's fascinating to witness the tested difference in performance when a knot is applied to two distinct types of line! Can you guess how well the Homer Rhode Knot held up in this rigorous trial? Share your thoughts! What knot should Tom tie and test next? Let us know your ideas!!
Read MoreOn last week's How 2 Tuesday, Tom taught you how to tie the clinch knot. As well as, knot breaking strength of the classic clinch knot.
This week, it's time to improve on the classic with the IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT. Learn how to time as well as the knot breaking strength by watching this weeks How 2 Tuesday.
The real question might be, is the improved clinch not an actual improvement on the original? We will see on this episode of How 2 Tuesday!
Read MoreOn last week's How 2 Tuesday, Tom taught you how to tie the clinch knot. As well as, knot breaking strength of the classic clinch knot.
This week, it's time to improve on the classic with the IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT. Learn how to time as well as the knot breaking strength by watching this weeks How 2 Tuesday.
The real question might be, is the improved clinch not an actual improvement on the original? We will see on this episode of How 2 Tuesday!
Read MoreDo you remember when your dad, mom, grandfather or grandmother first took you fishing as a little kid? When you first learned how to tie a hook onto your fishing line? The knot where you wrap the line around itself about 4 or 5 times? That's the Clinch knot. The question I want to answer today is, is it still worth using as an experienced angler? We'll see on this episode of How 2 Tuesday!
Read MoreThe Palomar knot is versatile and works well with a variety of fishing lines and tackle. It is particularly effective for catching species like largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, trout, and redfish. These fish are known for their strong pulls and aggressive behavior, and the strength of the Palomar knot ensures a secure connection that can withstand the force of these powerful fish.
Read MoreI first saw the Steve Huff Double Figure 8 knot in Trey Combs Bluewater Flyfishing book. If you are a Florida Keys flats angler then the name Steve Huff is familiar. Almost universally thought of as the best guide, Huff also invented a good knot.
I use this knot exclusively for my fly tarpon leaders but today I’ll show you how to tie it and then test it with 12 lb monofilament for other applications like bonefish or permit.
Read MoreThe Non Slip Mono Loop, also called the Kreh knot, was Lefty Kreh’s favorite loop knot. It is used for bonefish, permit and other flies when you want a very strong loop knot.
I’ll tie it and then test it to see breaking strength average of 3 identical ties with 12 lb monofilament.
Read MoreThe Blood knot is used to tie two lines together. We used this for all types of leaders in fresh and Saltwater for conventional and Flyfishing.
In this video you will learn to tie it with high visibility lines and then we will test it on the NexTech force tester
Read MoreRich ties it with double strands and I tie with single strand…Which is stronger?
Today we test these 2 knots with 20 lb Daiwa J Braid to 40 lb Daiwa J Fluro Fluorocarbon to see which is stronger!
Read MoreThe Albright Knot was created by Florida Keys Legendary Guide Jimmy Albright. Alberto Knie made some improvements to the original Albright to form the Alberto Knot.
Today we test these 2 knots with 20 lb Daiwa J Braid to 40 lb Daiwa J Fluro Fluorocarbon to see which is stronger.
Read MoreIn this episode, we explore the fascinating personal backstory of the Slim Beauty knot - a go-to knot for saltwater fishing. Discover how this knot came to be, and why it's still a favorite among anglers today.
Read MoreStrong vs Fast - when to choose
“Why do you need to know so many knots?”
The short answer is that you don’t really…there are a handful of knots that will get you through most situations. Anglers who want to have the maximum success rate want the best knot for the best situation.
In my testing there are big differences in the strength of knots. The strongest take more time to tie.
So when would you pick a weaker knot over the strongest possible one?
I’ll tell you!
Learn to spearfish like a pro with expert Tony Young! In this episode, he shares tips for practicing the sport at home in your own pool, giving you the convenience and safety you need to sharpen your skills. Tony's enthusiasm for spearfishing is infectious and will inspire you to take the plunge and become a successful spear fisherman!
Read MoreWe’re now in the second week of the 10k pushup challenge! One of the most common questions I’m asked is what do the water issues in Florida and 10k pushups have in common? Well, they have more in common than you might think. Just like the pushup challenge, you can overcome something that seems impossible.
Read MoreThe Knot Wars return this week with a closer look at the Blood Knot. Conventional wisdom says that the tag end of a blood knot should come out in opposite ways but if they come out the same way does it make a difference? The answer may surprise you! It’s one thing to say one knot is better than the other but for the knot wars we test these knots head to head using the same line on a Next Tech ForceTester. The most important part of being a great angler is to control the controllable and their is no better example of that than properly preparing your tackle. If you want to learn how to tie the knots mentioned in this video plus 40 other knots check out the Tom Rowland Knot Course on Waypoint.
https://waypointtv.com/tom-rowland-fishing-knots-course
Read MoreSpearfishing is growing more popular by the day and Tony Young of Forever Young Charters knows more about spearfishing than anyone I know! He has some tips about the best AND safest ways to get into spearfishing.
To learn more about Tony and Forever Young Spearfishing, check them out at https://diveyoung.com/
Read MoreMany people think that they may know the fundamentals of fishing but struggle when it comes time to get on the water. This is also something Mike Genoun of Florida Sports Fishing has noticed through his instructional courses. Today we are going to go over some of those fundamentals that are frequently forgotten.
Learn more about Mike and his magazine at https://floridasportfishing.com/
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