How to tie collar and capstan knots with knot tying help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a collar and capstan knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying fishing collar and capstan 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 collar and capstan knots. How to make a knot is not the hard part, choosing the right fishing knots or rope knot is.

The Collar & Capstan is a very secure method of attaching finer lines directly to the tow eye of a lure. The Collar and Capstan is therefore a good knot to use when working with fine or lighter lines. The Collar and Capstan is not commonly used when fishing with monofilament lines because there are easier knots to tie that work just as well with medium to heavy line.

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.