How to tie plaited double knots with animated knot tying help

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

Whilst it is not the quickest to splice to perform, a double plait is a great way to retain maximum line strength and, although tricky, it is well worth mastering for its wide application. The Plaited Double is an excellent game knot and won't let you down. This method of plaiting is sometimes overlooked for its slow tying time and number of steps required, but it should not be discounted. Once tied it is the strongest of splices and works a treat in nylon based lines and even the finer super lines such as braid and gelspun.

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.