Steve Schwartz

Maybe it’s because I live on a hay farm, but I use the trucker’s hitch more than just about any other knot out there. Not only is it highly effective, but it’s simple, and there’s something about it that just feels right. Whoever thought this thing up, trucker or otherwise, was a genius. Best Uses...

If you’re looking to grow your knot-tying vocabulary, a double fisherman’s knot is one you should probably start with. And, if you’re a saddle hunter looking for a quieter (metal-less) way to get up and down the tree, you can throw in the Prusik knot for a strong, safe, and simple combination. So, I...

Fly fishing is one of those pursuits that’s easy to pick up but incredibly difficult to master. There are plenty of people who pick up a rod, learn the basic casts, and stop their journey at simply being able to get a fly in the water. And that’s fine, but too many anglers are missing out on the...

It’s easy to feel like an outsider, especially when it comes to hunting and fishing. I know because I’ve been one. I remember asking (what I thought were reasonable) questions about where to hunt on various forums, only to get some snide or sarcastic reply that essentially amounted to “screw off...