An eye splice creates a strong, reliable rope loop ideal for camping, sailing, and outdoor work. This step-by-step guide shares practical ropework tips and essential techniques to help you master a ...

One way to greatly increase the line capacity of an offshore reel is to use a backing of hollow-core braided line. Pound for pound, braid has a much thinner diameter than monofilament, so it’s ...

I've found learning how to rope braid to be a little different from the traditional three-strand braid and its variants (like the fishtail braid and the four-strand braid). Instead of looking at it ...