A serious problem that many fishermen encounter
is the frustration of not being able to get their knots tight
enough.

Having to ask countless times for help from a fishing
buddy to get your knot tight enough where you feel
comfortable casting it out there, makes them annoyed
and leaves you feeling like an idiot.

But rather than dealing with losing a lure and missing
out on some good fishing, getting help seems like the
best solution to the problem until you learn how to
make your knots tight enough.

Now it isn’t because you are a weakling or a wimp that
you can’t get your knots tight – don’t let anyone tell you
differently. You just simply don’t know the tricks to
get it tight yet.

With the proper training on how to get your knot to snug
tightly down, you too will be casting confidently and your
days of asking for help will be long gone.

Edmund C. wrote in for help with this very same
problem, “How do I tie it so that it doesn’t come loose?”

I just tackled this problem head on in my latest video.

So if you often feel the frustration of losing fish and tackle
because your knots are too loose, don’t lose your cool!
Instead try some of these tricks on for size:

• Lubricate your knot: Often just adding a bit of soap,
or in a pinch some saliva will give your line the
added oomph it needs to slide tightly into place.

• Take care when tying your knot: Don’t rush when
tying your knots. Take the time to ensure that you’ve
got it good and tight before casting it out into the
abyss.

• For heavier lines you may want to use pliers to help
get your knot the tightest it can be. I keep a small
pair on a retractor on my fishing vest.

• It is not recommended that you use your teeth very
often to either tighten your knots or cut line. The line
is harder than the enamel in your teeth and you could
notch your teeth if you do this.

• When tying knots in super braid, be sure to wear a
pair of gloves to help get your knots tight without
cutting up your hands.

Keep those knots tight and the fish will make it into your
boat every time.

Here’s to good fishing!

Pete Nalleweg
http://www.bestfishingknots.com/fullcourse.html