With the fall run underway, it’s a good time to replace the old stainless wire on your wire-line outfits with fresh line. If you choose to do this yourself, make sure your backing is securely attached to the wire....

In the accompanying video, Jeff Miller of Canal Bait & Tackle in Sagamore, Massachusetts, demonstrates how to connect wire line to Dacron backing using an Albright knot. Jeff likes the Albright knot because it’s strong, easy to tie and...