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Getting its name from dock workers known as stevedores, the Stevedore Stopper Knot is bulky enough to keep the end of a rope from running through block and tackle. Give it a try next time you need a good stopper knot.

Most all flyfishermen will readily admit that "Indicator Fishing" is productive. After all, the fish spend most of their time on the bottom of a stream or river and an indicator rig

There are many opportunities to use Loop to Loop connections in fishing and it is wise to do so when you can.

All Scouts learn to tie the Tautline Hitch. It is a wonderful knot that allows for the adjustment of length or tension on an fixed line, such as a laundry line or tent guy line. However, The Midshipman's Hitch offers a more secure knot and some other benefits. Check it out!