and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

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.

Spinning reels may have a reputation for being easier to use than baitcasters, but that doesn’t mean they are entirely foolproof. While they may be more intuitive to cast, they aren’t immune to ...