How to tie locked half blood knots with knot tying help

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

The Locked Blood Knot is one of the better ways to attach a fly to a leader for freshwater fly fishing or attach light line for estuary and lake fishing. The Locked Blood Knot differs from the Half Blood Knot in that the tag end continues on to go through return the loop and acts as a lock when tightened. The Locked Blood knot is suitable for nylon lines up to 25kg (55lb) and retains approximately 70 percent of the lines breaking strength. It is more suitable than the Clinched Blood Knot when using small eyelets.

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.