How To: Tie a highwayman's or 47's hitch knot
The highwayman\47s hitch knot is usually used when using a canoe.
The highwayman\47s hitch knot is usually used when using a canoe.
Capt. Corey shows us how to blend bucktail in preparation for tying any one of a number of popular saltwater flies.
Corey shows us how to cut and "thin-out" bucktail to prepare it to use for tying saltwater flies. Removing the loose and/or short hairs will give your flies a cleaner look and make the bucktail easier to work with.
Corey discusses some of the factors to consider when choosing bucktail to use for the flies you'll be tying. Not all bucktail is created equal! If you find good hair, make sure you stock up.
Watch as Capt. Corey P. shows you how to perform a whip finish when tying flies, with the whip finish tool. If you can listen, you can learn.
The fly pattern called "Allnight Hex" will amaze you. So watch, learn, and fish.
Use this knot to add weight to a rope or to stop a rope from slipping through a hole. There is just way too many possibilities for this knot. You should run out and get some rope, right now.
This knot can be used to decorate a rope or shorten it. Just think, if you make it good enough, you can decorate your Christmas tree with rope.
This is a good way to shorten a rope without cutting it, provided there is a load on each end. If there isn't, well, who knows what will happen.
This is a good knot for all types of rope including fishing line. Don't you wish you were fishing right now? No, well that doesn't mean you can't try it anyway.
This "double sheet bend knot" is the same as the sheet bend, except that is has an extra turn to make it extra secure. Use this knot instead of the sheet bend if you have springy or slippery lines.
This is a great knot to use if you need two loops in the middle of a line, especially if you do not have access to the ends of the rope. If you need two loops at the end of a line, use the bowline on the bight, but don't bight to hard.
The "halyard hitch knot" is a very tidy looking knot that binds tightly under a load.
The reef knot is one of the best knots for joining ropes, also known as the square knot. What more could you want?
The improved clinch knot is one of the most common ways to attach a fly to the leader. It is weaker than most other fly-to-tippet knots, but has enough strength to land most fish in most situations. Use this knot to attach a small diameter tippet to a heavy wire hook, or when you want a small knot size.
Check out from this clown how to make a bow tie out of paper. Bowties are the new legs!
This sponge spider pattern was invented by Bobby Gray at Fly and Shot Outfitters and is a great overall terrestrial pattern to use for fly fishing bass, trout, and bluegill. It is also great to use an indicator fly with a dropper below it.
Simple Caddis Larva using copper wire ribbing, Wee Wool, and Peacock Herl. A simple first fly for the beginner learning fly fishing.
Demonstration of how to add barring to solid color rubber legs for fly tying.
A step-by-step instructional video starring Patricia Fahie, Kirsten Pearson, and Elsje Dijkman. Tie a toga correctly and you'll be oh so fashionable whether you're in ancient Rome or the college quad.
Learn how to use 16" gage aluminum wire to make stop motion puppet armatures. It is very easy to do, and wire works great for anyone just starting out. You can also see how to make basic wood feet using tie downs.
Why spend the big bucks for a designer frock? Just follow these simple steps to a lovely summer dress or beach cover-up.
This is a very useful belay knot. I have seen people wandering around with 3 or 4 belay devices on their harness and could never figure out why. It is like technology is going to solve eveything for you. Get back to basics and learn the fundimentals of climbing. This knot is certianly one of those.
Really nothing more then a slightly more complex single fishermans knot. I know of no research stating that one knot is stronger then the other. You are more likely to use this when hooking two climbing ropes together to rappell. You would also use this for joining cordalette end together to form a loop.
This two-part video explains the basic moves (hojo-undo) of utilizing the suruchin as a weapon. This demo uses a soft "safety" version instead of the more dangerous original rocks-tied-by-rope.
This video gives an introduction to the suruchin, an okinawan weapon composed of two rocks or weights tied by rope. It discusses the different types of suruchin and how to select the right one.
This video demonstrates how to make a stress ball out of a condom. To make the ball, just put some flour into a colorful condom, shape it anyway you want, tie it up and enjoy.
With just a few simple folds you can turn a $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, or even $100 bill into a nice bowie...Try it for your next state dinner and see if you get any looks from the crowd.
Use this knot to attach the fly to your tippet when you want a loop that allows the fly to move freely. It gives streamers, nymphs, and popping bugs a deadly action. Don't use the nonslip loop knot on dry flies or on hooks smaller than a #12.
The dropper loop is a classic loop knot which is often used on multi-hook fishing lines and bait rigs. It can be created in the middle of the fishing line and forms a loop which is off to the side of the line.
The half blood knot with a tuck is similar to the improved clinch knot. The half blood knot with a tuck is a multi purpose fishing knot. The half blood knot with a tuck provides one good method of securing fishing line to hooks, lures, or swivels.
The improved clinch knot (overhand knot variation) is as the other clinch knots a multi purpose fishing knot. The improved clinch knot provides one good method of securing fishing line to hooks, lures, or swivels.
The perfection loop is used for attaching lures or sinkers to a heavy monofilament leader. The Perfection Loop knot is designed to easily create a loop at the end of the fishing line. The perfection loop is also often used by fly fisher men use the perfection loop to connect the fly fishing line and leader in a loop to loop connection.
This style originated from the western Sikh communities in America. Most western Sikh women who become a Sikh wear a turban (whether or not they are Amritdhari). This is a common style which is worn. Usually it is at least two layers. One layer of turban fabric and then a white chuni at the final "finished" layer.
You can learn how to make a balloon pirate sword. First, you inflate the balloon and tie the end. You make a ping pong ball shaped bubble at the end, make a loop, and make three more ping pong ball shaped bubbles.
Drop shot rigging is an advanced fishing technique and Ron Colby (professional angler and fishing tournament winner) is here to show you how to drop shot.
Today's post is a small go-to guide for beginner programmers in Null Byte. With many of our community members picking up programming from our Community Bytes, it only makes sense to lay out a one-stop guide for your reference. Hopefully this guide will help you make an educated and thoughtful choice on what programming languages you want to learn, and how you want to learn said languages.
If you just purchased an Android enable mobile device with Bluetooth, then one of the main objectives you'll have on your to-do list is to set it up in your vehicle for hands-free dialing and phone calls. Activating Bluetooth inside your car is easy, and all you need to remember is a little number called zero. Actually, you need to remember it 4 times — Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to activate Bluetooth settings on an Android cell phone.
Tired of the same old flower corsages? Check out this video on how to make a one of a kind candy corsage for your next outing! These make a great gift for prom, holidays, even birthdays for that special little girl in your life.
This is the 12th puzzle, entitled "Titans of Industry", in Assassin's Creed 2. Code wheel puzzle 1: The key here is in the “4=1” on the blueprint at the left of the screen. Line up the red 4 over the gray 1 and input the following code: 917240. Image 1: This one’s the opposite of the light-bulb “puzzle” from before – just move the dollar sign over the bulbs to extinguish them. Image 2: Highlight the glowing ball at the center of the image. Code wheel puzzle 2: Your hints here are the “2” on t...