How to tie turtle knots with animated knot tying help

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Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a turtle knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying fishing turtle knots, thanks to this Marinews knot tie animated tutorial. You can learn by simply watching the knot tying animation at a moderate speed, or if need be, click on "learn by steps" to get step-by-step rope knot instructions for turtle knots. How to make a knot is not the hard part, choosing the right fishing knots or rope knot is.

The Turtle knot is easily tied and suits hooks with turned down eyes. Don't be fooled by the claim it retains 100% line strength, there is no such knot and, most certainly, the Turtle knot is not one! It does however retain up to 80% if it doesn't slip before it breaks. The lighter the line the greater the slipping problem. If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage in fishing poles.

There are basic rules that apply to the tying of all knots in nylon monofilament, copolymer and cofilament lines. These rules apply in differing degrees to most of the knots, splices and hitches formed in multi-strand materials, such as Dacron, Micron, braided nylon and wire or cable leaders.

RULE 1: Be thoroughly familiar with all the knots you tie and continually practice the tying of those knots.

RULE 2: Always lubricate knots before tightening them, either with saliva, water or another similar lubricant. Knots tied in nylon monofilament, copolymer and cofilament lines are highly susceptible to heat friction.

RULE 3: When tightening the knot, do so gently but firmly. Do not draw the knot quickly as this can generate heat damaging the line. Give a few test pulls on the newly tied knot.

RULE 4: If you are not happy with a knot, always re-tie it until you are satisfied. Remember that a knot is effectively the weakest link between you and the fish.