The Blood Knot: Tie It and Test It
The blood knot joins two lines for trout, tarpon, and bonefish leaders. I walk through tying it and test 15 pound to 20 pound fluorocarbon, breaking it three times for an average of 9.95 pounds, 66.3 percent breaking strength. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
EP 746 - Double Strand vs Single Strand Uni Knot Data
Tom Rowland tests the blood knot for connecting 15 pound fluorocarbon to 20 pound fluorocarbon, revealing 66.3% breaking strength at 9.95 pounds average across three tests.
Double Strand vs Single Strand Uni Knot: Which Is Stronger?
My partner Rich Tudor doubles the braid over before tying his double uni, while I tie a single strand. His knots look fuzzy, mine look clean, so we tested both braid-to-fluorocarbon. The doubled line edged out the single. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Alberto vs Albright: Which Knot Actually Won?
Knot Wars: the Alberto versus the Albright, connecting 20 pound braid to 40 pound fluorocarbon. The Albright barely edged out the Alberto, but both came in marginal compared to other knots I have tested. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
The Slim Beauty Knot: Origins, Strengths, and Purpose
The Slim Beauty was a worldwide viral knot before the internet. I share how my friend Simon Becker and I created it to eliminate the bimini from tarpon leaders, how it got its name, and put it to the test for braid to fluorocarbon. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Strong Knots vs Fast Knots: When to Choose Each
Why know so many knots? Because some are far stronger and some are far faster, and the right choice depends on the situation. I explain my hierarchy of knots and how I trade strength for speed when the fish are biting and the lines are broken. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Practice Spearfishing Before Your Trip
Spearfishing rewards practice the same way bow hunting does. My friend Captain Tony Young of Forever Young Charters explains how to rig a target in your pool, practice free-dive shots, and judge underwater range before your trip. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Fluorocarbon Leader Stress Test: Does It Lose Strength After One Fish?
Odyssey Offshore went viral claiming fluorocarbon loses big strength after you stress it near its breaking point once. I tested 12 pound fluorocarbon by pulling it near max, letting it relax, and pulling again. Mine never weakened. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Does the Tag End Direction of a Blood Knot Change Its Strength?
On Knot Wars I test whether a blood knot tied with the tag ends going out the same way is weaker than one tied the proper way with the tags opposite. The improperly tied knot won this round. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Safely Beginning Spearfishing with Tony Young
Tony Young joins me to explain how to safely begin spearfishing and freediving, from a level one course to running, nasal breathing, and CO2 tables. A How 2 Tuesday.
The Importance of Awareness with Mike Genoun
Captain Mike Genoun returns to explain why awareness, seeing the water in three dimensions and picturing the structure below, makes you a better angler. A How 2 Tuesday.
The Importance of Fundamentals with Mike Genoun
Captain Mike Genoun joins me to break down the fundamentals most anglers skip, from fighting big fish to learning your tackle's breaking point and weakest link. A How 2 Tuesday.
How Much Does a Wind Knot Decrease the Strength of Your Line?
I measure exactly how much a single wind knot weakens your line, cutting a 12 pound leader from 13.58 to 9.14 pounds, and why you should always retie. A How 2 Tuesday.
Clint Campbell | The Mental Game of Deer Hunting | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 711
Clint Campbell is a professional deer hunter and host of the "Truth from the Stand" podcast, bringing decades of experience in the whitetail woods to this conversation with Tom Rowland.
How Many Turns Makes the Strongest Spider Hitch?
I test the spider hitch at 5, 10, and 15 turns on 12 pound J-Fluoro to find how many turns makes it strongest, and share a lubrication tip. A How 2 Tuesday.
How Many Turns Makes the Best Bimini Twist?
I test the Bimini twist at 10, 15, 20, and 25 turns on 12 pound J-Fluoro to settle how many turns makes the strongest knot. A How 2 Tuesday knot test.
Fishing the Tamiami Trail with David Graham
I sit down with David Graham to break down fishing the Tamiami Trail on foot, where to find tarpon, snook, and peacock bass, and the simple shiner setup that works. A How 2 Tuesday.
Knot Wars: Non-Slip Mono Loop vs. Perfection Loop vs. Figure 8 Loop
I pull the non-slip mono loop, perfection loop, and double figure 8 on heavy 40 and 50 pound leader for tarpon shock tippet and explain how to choose. A How 2 Tuesday.
Knot Wars: Perfection Loop vs. Non-Slip Mono Loop
I pull the perfection loop against the non-slip mono loop in 15 and 20 pound J-Fluoro after a listener question, and I was wrong about the winner. A How 2 Tuesday.
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Jameson Reeder is a shark attack survivor who was bitten while snorkeling in waist-deep water at a sandbar in the Florida Keys.
Knot Wars: Double Figure 8 vs. The Improved Homer Rhode
I pull the double figure 8 against the improved Homer Rhode loop knot on 12 pound J-Fluoro after a viewer question, and the result surprised me. A How 2 Tuesday knot test.
How Many Turns Makes the Strongest Non-Slip Mono Loop? Knot Wars
I close out the loop-knot testing by finding the strongest number of turns on a non-slip mono loop, my favorite light-tippet loop knot. In 12-pound Daiwa J-Fluoro the sweet spot was three turns, with results of 10.63, 10.11, 9.02, 9.42, and 9.75 pounds for two through six. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
Steve Huff Double Figure 8 vs. Non-Slip Mono Loop: Knot Wars
I test two of my favorite loop knots on the scale: the Steve Huff double figure-eight and the non-slip mono loop. In 15-pound Daiwa J-Fluoro the non-slip mono loop won at 13.04 pounds versus 8.84, but the Steve Huff pulls straighter for heavy leaders and tarpon flies. A How 2 Tuesday tutorial.
How to Help With Hurricane Relief After Hurricane Ian
I take a break from knots to talk about helping the area hit by Hurricane Ian. After the Captains for Clean Water summit and driving Fort Myers Beach, I share three ways to help: visit and book a guide, donate to the emergency disaster relief fund, and plan a future trip to put money back in the economy. A How 2 Tuesday.