How to tie ligature knots with animated knot tying help

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

The Ligature knot is often referred to as the Surgeon's Knot. Ashley claims this is more the case of the layman rather than the actual surgeon! Surgeon's uses the Litagure Knot to tie off stitching and is handy in that case in that the mutiple wraps help hold the required pressure while the locking portion of the knot is tied. The Litagure Knot is a useful knot in light cordage material. It can be categorized as a binding knot when a line is tied forming a loop, or as seen here, a bend with two primary lines being joined.

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.