Fishing Knots

The Fishing Knots that we choose is the one factor that we have 100% control over, so it’s our duty to make sure that we are using the best knot for all or our fishing needs.

This category page shows a listing of various knots that we’ve analyzed.

If you want to see the full Ranking of these knots in terms of their strength and performance, then click on the link below:

https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots

Otherwise, below is a listing of the knot articles we have posted in sequential order.

Easiest Way To Tie The Snell Knot (For Rigging Cut Bait)

Do you know the best knot to use when fishing with cut bait? There are many different versions of the snell knot but this one is much...
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Uni Knot Vs. Clinch Knot (The Ultimate Fishing Knot Strength Test)

Do you use both the uni knot and the clinch knot for mono, flouro, and braid? One knot definitely outperforms the other and you won't...
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Beyond Braid Review: Great Line Or Great Marketing?

Want to know if all of the hype is true about Beyond Braid? In this review you will see the actual strength of this line and if...
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Top 2 Sheepshead Rigs (And When To Use Them)

Want to know the top 2 sheepshead rigs? These are both great rigs for shrimp and fiddler crabs, but when to use them depends on if you're...
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Non Slip Loop Knot vs. Canoe Man Loop Knot: Surprising Contest Results

Do you use a loop knot when rigging your artificial lures? Then you've got to see these shocking non slip vs. canoe man loop knot results.
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Best Fishing Knot For Beginners (Easy, Strong, & Versatile Knot)

Looking for an easy fishing knot that's strong and versatile? This is the knot for you! See step-by-step instructions for how to tie it, and...
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How To Tie The Arbor Knot In 5 Simple Steps [VIDEO]

What's the best knot to tie your line to your spool? The arbor knot! See the 5 steps to tie the arbor knot here.
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Beware Of The GT Knot (Don’t Make This Mistake!)

Have you heard that the GT Knot is the strongest fishing knot? There's a lot of misinformation about this knot and it's not as strong as...
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Non-Slip Loop Knot: How Many Turns Should You Do? [Knot Experiment]

How many twists should you do when tying a non-slip loop knot? In this experiment, I tested 2 vs. 3 vs. 4 turns and the results were...
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Should You Use Saliva When Cinching Down Fishing Knots? [Experiment]

Should you use saliva when cinching down fishing knots? It used to be necessary, but now that lines are higher quality, it might not...
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GT Knot vs. FG Knot: Head To Head Knot Strength Experiment

Is the GT knot really stronger than the FG knot? See the surprising results of how these two knots compare in a knot strength test.
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How To Tie The Trilene Knot (Easy & Strong Snug Knot)

Want to learn how to tie the Trilene knot? This is a great snug knot to use with fluoro or mono leader. See how to tie it in this video.
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Palomar Knot vs. Uni Knot With Braided Line [Strength Test]

Want to know which knot is stronger when using braided line? Check out this test and see why you should never tie the...
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Are You Using The Wrong Knot With Your Lure? (Common Lure Mistake!)

If you want to catch more fish with lures, this is crucial! Pairing the right knot with the right lure will help you get the right action, which will...
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Most Expensive Fishing Knot Strength Machine Ever!!!

Want to know the truth about the strength of fishing line and knots? See real data as we test popular knots and fishing line brands against each other.
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