If you’ve ever lost a fish because of a bad knot, you know the heartbreak. One second, you’re reeling in what might be a personal best, and the next — poof — your line snaps, and your dreams of ...

There are far better knots for tying a fly to the leader than the age-old Fisherman’s Knot, and learning and practicing new variations will benefit every angler. Credit: Courtesy of Bill Graves I’m ...