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A nice unsolicited review for our Pro-Knot App by the website appPicker.com. "If you are looking for a reference tool that will teach you how to tie, untie, and apply dozens upon dozens of knots then Pro-Knot is one iPhone and iPad app that is sure to change the way you operate."

For those times that you either want a temporary, easy to release knot or to be able to release a knot from some distance the Highwayman's Hitch is a good knot to know. Check it out here: Highwayman's Hitch.

The Barrel Hitch is classic knot that hails from the days of sail, when barrels were common on ships, holding everything from food, water and all types of cargo. See how to tie/use the Barrel Hitch here.

Here are some of the best fishing quotes you will ever find - enjoy! http://wetaworm.com/30-great-fishing-quotes/ Smile

A while back I received a really nice Monkey's Fist key chain as a gift - people know I love knots in all forms. Since we get a lot of traffic to the Monkey's Fist page on Netknots,

Many years ago I put online a few illustrations of how to tie knots and I named the website "netknots", as in knots on the 'net.

Whipping the ends of rope help to prevent them from unravelling. The Common Whipping is an easy technique that works well for most situations.

The Transom Knot is used to fix together crossed pieces of rigid material and has a wide range of camping and outdoor uses, for example, to fasten tent poles or branches together. Click the knot name to go to its page.

Another new knot added - The Riffle Hitch or Riffling Hitch which is a knot that helps the fly to skim across the surface of a river or stream to attract fish feeding near the surface. It is usually employed by salmon and steelhead fishermen, however

We just received a very limited supply of Knot Cards full of knots that are preferred by arborists and tree workers. Lots of Hitches!