Unfortunate is the angler who can't tie knots, because the result too often is lost fish. Consider the Rapala knot, so called because it allows Rapalas (and other hard baits, particularly those with ...

Last week in this space I discussed the Rapala knot, a loop knot that is great for tying fishing line to crankbaits. The clinch or (better yet) improved clinch knot, meanwhile, is excellent for tying ...