I 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/
Read MoreThe knot wars return this week with a test to see how much a wind knot will decrease the strength of your line. 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 MoreThe Knot Wars return with a test focusing on the Spider Hitch. Does more turns mean a stronger knot? The answer might 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 MoreThe Knot Wars return with a test focusing on the Bimini Twist. Does more turns mean a stronger knot? The answer might 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 MoreThe Tamiami trail is one of the most under utilized fishing resources in all of Florida. It is a stretch of US 41 between Tampa and Miami that has incredible freshwater AND saltwater fishing. David Graham of Boundless Pursuit joins us today to talk about the best ways to experience the Tamiami trail.
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 MoreThis weeks knot war turns EXPLOSIVE in a three way battle between the Non Slip Mono, Perfection and Figure 8 loop knots. Bob specifically asked for these be tested on very high strength line to simulate tarpon fly fishing! You DON’T want to miss this…
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 MoreThe Knot Wars return with a community suggested battle between the Perfection Loop and the Non Slip Mono Loop. The results of this battle left me quite surprised. Thank you, Bob, for the suggestion!
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.
Read MoreA new knot battle has arrived and this time it is a standoff between two similar knots, the double figure 8 and the improved Homer Rhode? Which will come out on top? The answer may surprise you! 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 MoreThe Knot Wars return with a test focusing on the Non Slip Mono Loop. Does more turns mean a stronger knot? The answer might 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
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