Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to ...

Now is the best time to organize your fishing gear and replace worn out tackle and equipment in preparation of the opening of the Maryland trout season and the spring shad run. It is also a good time ...

Want to make fly fishing easier and more efficient? These three simple fly fishing tricks help you set up faster, thread your line with ease, and get a better drift for more fish. Good technique will ...

You shoot a long, hard cast just past the breakers then begin slowing working the lure back. The rod angle is perfect and you can feel every wiggle of the lure that is now beginning to "surf" in on a ...

Anglers can catch trout using those no-knot "fast snaps" -- or at least, I did on one recent fly fishing outing. I always figured those no-knot “fast snaps” that allow you to snap lures or hooks on ...

There are subtle differences between fly fishing on a stream and fly fishing on a lake. For one thing, sinking line is strongly advised for the latter. But perhaps the most subtle difference is this: ...

To understand the Alberto knot, one must first understand the Albright knot. Invented more than half a century ago by famed Florida Keys fly fishing guide Jimmy Albright, the knot’s purpose was to ...

You don't have to have the knot knowledge of a Navy veteran to fish, but knowing a few basic knots will keep your fishing lures tied on securely and your lines tight. A strong knot could also make the ...