A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

Learn how to tie the Sheepshank Knot, a classic knot used to shorten a rope without cutting it or to bypass a worn section.

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

Learn how to tie the Mooring Hitch Knot, a reliable quick-release knot used for docking boats and temporarily securing a line ...

Animated Knots is a perfect site for learning everything about knots: how to tie them, what they’re for, and how to choose the best knot for a specific job. The site lists 196 knots for ropes, straps, ...

Tying a tie can be difficult. But no fear, Off Duty's Wendy Bounds gets the lowdown on how to tie a perfect tie from the professionals. This week she learns the precise way to execute the Windsor Knot ...

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

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 ...