How to tie dacron leader splices with knot tying fishing help

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

The Dacron Leader Splice is a method of attaching heavy monofilament leader to Dacron. The two are fused together through the threading of the leader up the core of the Dacron, then bound and sealed. The Dacron Leader Splice allows the line to run through the rod guides smoothly. You will need a sharp knife, sandpaper, sealant, and you’ll need to form a loop to act as a pull through. The loop can be formed from the binding material. The norm would be to use a leader of at least twice the breaking strength of the Dacron.

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 fi