On 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 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 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 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 between two knots I use for very different purposes, the Steve Huff Double Figure 8 vs. Non Slip Mono Loop. 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 but this time I want to focus on the most popular knot, the Uni. 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.
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