How to tie improved blood knots with animated knot tying help

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

The Improved Blood Knot should not be confused with the Improved Barrel Knot. The two knots are quite different. The Improved Blood Knot is a variation of the standard blood knot; used when lines that are of dissimilar thickness require joining. Nothing will be achieved using this knot on lines of similar thickness except that you will create a bulkier knot of no more strength or advantage. The lighter of two lines being joined is doubled and wrapped around the heavier, thus the term 'improved'.

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.