How to tie pitzen knots with animated knot tying help

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

The Pitzen is a very handy knot for quickly tying line to terminal tackle such as hooks and swivels. It has application for all line diameters and the knot itself remains quite compact adding to its popularity. The Pitzen knot is also popular due to its strength/size ratio. The Pitzen knot is quick and easy to tie and for those of you who are constantly changing hooks, that's a pretty good advantage. The Pitzen knot retains 85 to 90 percent line strength and can be tied in virtually any line weight.

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.