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How To: Tie a twisted leader fishing knot
Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Twisted Leader fishing knot used to tie Mono to Gelspun/Braid knots. Just follow the simple steps outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie a Twisted Leader fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!
How To: Tie a haywire twist fishing knot
Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Haywire Twist fishing knot. Just follow the simple steps outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie a haywire twist fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!
How To: Tie a Flemish Eye fishing knot for wire
Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Flemish Eye fishing knot for tying wire ends for terminal tackle. Just follow the simple steps as outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie a Flemish Eye fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!
How To: Tie a cats paw fishing knot
Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Cat's Paw fishing knot for tying a double to a ring or swivel knot. Just follow the simple steps as outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie a cat's paw fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!
How To: Tie a centauri fishing knot
Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Centauri Fishing Knot for tying line to terminal tackle. The Centauri knot's versatility and functionality makes it one of the most useful fishing knots you are likely to encounter. Follow along with this instructional video and reel in the big fish!
How To: Learn a few fishing tips on calico bass
Captain David Bacon reveals great Calico fishing tips at the Fred Hall Show this year. Check out this instructional fishing video to learn some tricks and techniques on reeling in the Calico bass. This tutorial is great for fishing enthusiasts who need some advice on effectively reeling in this delicious catch.
How To: Learn a few rock fish tips
Captain Bob Hoose, a Berkley Field Manager, talks about rock fish tips at San Miguel Island. Check out this instructional fishing video to understand a few tips that are essential for beginners to know. Learn what to fish with the next time you're at San Miguel Island. Practice your fishing skills and reel in the big fish!
How To: Learn a few bass fishing tips
Captain Bill Schaefer takes time to show us a bass tip or two out at Bartlett Lake. Check out this instructional fishing video to understand a few tips that are perfect for beginners. Learn the importance of your fishing line selection from the experts. Practice your fishing skills and reel in the big fish!
How To: Re-spool your fishing line
Captain Bob Hoose talks about the advantage of re-spooling before a trip. Check out this instructional fishing video to understand a few tips that are perfect for beginners. Learn the importance of re-spooling your fishing line from the experts. Practice your fishing skills and reel in the big fish!
How To: Connect monofilament fishing line to a braid
This how-to video provides step-by-step instruction from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle for attaching monofilament fishing line to a braid. While some fisherman only stick to one kind of fishing line, some might like to mix things up. The only problem is in learning to tie different types of line together. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to connect monofilament and braided line together.
How To: Tie a dropper loop variation knot for fishing
This how-to video provides step-by-step knot tying instruction from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle. The dropper loop is used for fishing with multiple hooks. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a dropper loop variation knot for fishing.
How To: Tie a seaguar knot for fishing
The seaguar knot, as demonstrated step by step in this video guide from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle, is a braided connection of monofilament line. The seaguar knot is named after one of the largest producers of fluorocarbon fishing line. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a seaguar knot for fishing.
How To: Tie a San Diego jam knot fo fishing
This how-to video from Curtis Owens of Performance Tackle gives step by step instruction on how to tie a San Diego Jam Knot. This is a strong knot to connect a hook to a jam line. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a San Diego jam knot for fishing.
How To: Tie a slim beauty shock leader knot for fishing
The slim beauty shock leader knot connects monofilament line to a heavier leader, that retains most of the original line's breaking strain. This knot was created to be strong, but cast to put together. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a slim beauty shock leader knot for fishing.
How To: Use a bridle rig for live bait fishing
Live bait is a great way to reel in bigger fish. This technique shows how to attach the live bait to your fishing gear. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to use a bridel rig for live bait fishing.
How To: Tie an improved Albright leader knot for fishing
The improved Albright leader knot is a bend knot (a knot using two pieces of line) used in angling or fly fishing. The improved Albright leader knot is smooth and can pass through guides. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie an improved Albright leader knot for fishing.
How To: Tie a double San Diego jam knot for fishing
This how-to video demonstrates a double San Diego jam knot, as shown by Curtis Owens from Performance Tackle. This knot doubles the line to make a strong knot for heavier lines. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to tie a double San Diego Jam knot for fishing.
How To: Tie a paragun knot for fishing
The Paragun Knot is also know as the uni knot. It is a great multi purpose knot that can be used with all line types but you will need more wraps with braided lines. The paragun knot is commonly used for attaching lures, swivels and hooks to the line. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a paragun knot for fishing.
How To: Tie a palomar knot while fishing
The Palomar Knot is both quick an easy to tie. It is also very strong and therefor a very popular fishing knot. The only downside is that the palomar knot uses a little more line than other similar fishing knots. So if used in a tapered leader it will shorten the line more quickly. But when the palomar knot is used with small lures, hooks and swivels it is superior to many other fishing knots for being quick, easy and very strong. Also the palomar is so simple that it can be tied in the dark....
How To: Use crab pots to fish for crabs
Take a look at this video and learn how to fish for crabs with crab pots. These tools are typically used on fishing ships or rather, "crabbing" ships. The average king crab pot typically uses 66 fathoms of line, which is a total of 198 feet.
How To: Catch & release a fish when ice fishing
Catch fish out of a hole in the ice with these basic techniques. Learn insider tips for setting up your line, land fish and returning them to the water in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
How To: Ice fish with tip-ups
Get ice fishing tips to help you learn how to fish for salmon, lake trout, and pike with tip-ups in this free ice fishing video series featuring ice fisherman Bradley Carleton.
How To: Bait ice fishing lures
Tips for baiting your ice fishing hooks. Learn more about how to get started in this winter sport in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
How To: Choose ice fishing bait
There are several different kinds of bait that fisherman use to catch fish while ice fishing. Learn about the various types of bait and how they're used from a professional hunting guide in this free video series.
How To: Fly fish with a woolly bugger
Fly tying a woolly bugger fly, and what supplies you need. Learn how to go fly fishing with a woolly bugger fly in this free video on fly tying.
How To: Fly fish with a rabbit strip leech
Fly fishing uses a number of lures and flies, including the rabbit strip leech. Learn about fly tying, leeches, lures, and fly fishing equipment in this free video.
How To: Tie fly fishing line to line knots
Tying line to line knots in fly fishing. Learn about fly fishing knots, equipment, and techniques in this free video.
How To: Tie fly fishing line to hook knots
Line to hook knots in fly fishing. Learn about fly fishing knots, equipment, and techniques in this free video.
How To: Make a fly fishing nymph
Learn some great tips on how to make a pheasant tail nymph for fly fishing in this free fishing video series on techniques for and making fly fishing nymphs.
How To: Tie fly fishing knots, casts & equipment
Learn advanced fly tying knots and techniques when you're an amateur fly fisherman in a safe and efficient way in this free video series.
How To: Tie a Grinner Knot on a fishing line
Looking for a new knot to try on your fishing trip? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie the Grinner Knot. The Grinner Knot is a very strong knot that works with all line types also braided lines. The breaking strength is close to 100 percent. It is fairly easy to tie and is mostly used for attaching swivels of hooks to the line. The grinner knot can be used for lures too. All in all a great all around knot to have in the fishing knot arsenal. Tie a Grinner Knot on a f...
How To: Tie a Clinched Half blood Knot for fishing
The Clinched Blood Knot is a strong knot for tying a medium size hook to a medium size line. The clinched blood knot is very similar to the half blood knot but it differs in that the line it is passed through the eye of the hook twice. A good knot for tying the line to terminal tackle. Tie a Clinched Half blood Knot for fishing.
How To: Catch sting rays and debarb to use for shark bait
Learn how to catch Sting Rays by watching this video fishing tutorial. The demonstrating fisherman shows a good technique for landing the sting ray onto the dock or boat. See how to handle and debarb sting rays when using them for Goliath and Shark bait.
How To: Tie a tucked half blood knot on a fishing line
The Tucked Half Blood Knot is a normal half blood knot where the tag end is tucked in the final step. This will make the knot stronger and prevent it from slipping open. The tucked half blood Knot is used for the same applications as the ordinary half blood knot - to attach hooks, swivels and lures to the line. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie a tucked half blood knot.
How To: Tie an improved half blood knot
The Improved Half Blood Knot is basically a half blood knot with a little improvement. To make the knot more secure the end tag is locked in the final step when tying the knot. The Improved Half Blood Knot is a popular knot for attaching hooks, swivels and lures to the the fishing line. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie and improved half blood knot on a fishing line.
How To: Tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line
The Half Blood Knot is similar to the clinch knot. It is same knot with two different names. This instructional video demonstrates a variation called the Locked Half Blood Knot. This variation adds a way to secure the tag end in the final steps of tying the knot. The half blood knot is used to attached lures, hooks and swirvels to the fishing line. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line Tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line.
How To: Tie bass flies for fly fishing
Enjoy fly fishing on the weekends? Check out this instructive video and learn how to tie a bass fishing fly. Great for that juicy bass you have your eyes on, this fly's design is bound to catch one's attention.
How To: Tie the Compara Spinner for fly fishing
Enjoy fly fishing on the weekends? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tie the "Compara Spinner", TPO's fly of the month for May 2008. This dry fly is an Isonychia imitation and the dubbing used in this tutorial makes it super effective. Fool a big one up top on your next trip to the Delaware.
How To: Tie the Rubber Leg Stonefly for fly fishing
Are you a fly fishing enthusiast? Check out this instructional video and learn how to tie the "Rubber Leg Stonefly", TPO's fly of the month for June 2008. A favorite "anchor fly", this one is deadly out west but you will be surprised with your success at home as well.
How To: Tie the 265 Nymph for fly fishing
Are you a fly fishing enthusiast? Learn how to tie the "265 Nymph", a fly said to have fooled the catch of a lifetime in the form of a 26 1/2" Brown trout on the West Branch of the Delaware. Chosen as Trout Predator Online's fly of the month for March 2008.