The slip knot is not only useful in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios, but also incredibly simple to tie. Especially if you already know how to tie a basic fishing knot. It allows you to create a ...

Today I'd like to show you a simple demonstration on how to tie a palomar knot. A palomar knot is great for tying on terminal tackle or fishing lures. ▶ Click here to subscribe for more fishing videos ...

The improved clinch knot, sometimes called the fisherman’s knot, is what I’d call a necessary oddball. It’s remarkably easy to tie and comes in handy for a variety of applications. It can essentially ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

Master the Blake’s Hitch knot — a reliable and versatile slide-and-grip knot perfect for climbing, arborist work, or securing ...

Many people find this an almost instinctive way to form a loop that tightens under load — a slip knot. It’s clearly based on the Overhand Knot and is an easy way to attach a line to a post or bar. To ...

A version of this story ran in The Virginian-Pilot on Sept. 14, 2005. Hurricane or no, we’re in for a blow. Time to start thinking about how to secure the woodpile or lash the garbage cans to a tree.

Researchers have analyzed the mechanical forces underpinning simple knots, and come up with a theory that describes how a knot's topology determines its mechanical forces. Got rope? Then try this ...

The Neck Halter can be tied and then dropped over the animal’s head, or tied to fit around the neck. The method shown here pre-ties the loop. To tie the halter around an animal’s neck, first form the ...

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...