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 ...

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 ...

Frustrated trying to tie knots in his fishing line, Ken Koehler developed a simple brass gizmo, the ‘Cinch Tie,’ which allows anglers to tie any of 14 different knots in around five seconds. The Cinch ...