Boat Knot Tieing

The improved clinch knot… why is it improved? Well, the improved version of this popular fisherman's knot includes an extra tuck under the final turn. If you want to learn how to tie the improved clinch knot, just watch this video with Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV. The improved ...more

This is not magic but a very useful and very easy way to tie two pieces of rope together without them ever slipping apart. This simple how-to shows how to tie two pieces of rope together without them ever coming apart. This could be very helpful for sailing or anything you nee ...more

Learn how to make this excellent knot to tie for fly fishing and tying flies to tippets or simply any lure to monofiament line.

Watch balloon twister Michael to learn how to efficiently tie a balloon. First, inflate the balloon and then twist a bubble instead of trying to tie a knot in the tiny end part.

A sheet bend is used to tie two lines (ropes) together that are the same or different sizes. If lines of different sizes are used, the thicker or stiffer line forms the open loop, and the thinner or more flexible line (white line) passes through the open loop, around the back ...more

2 Mins To Show You How To Tie The Ultimate Secure Knot That You WONT BE ABLE TO UNDO... After Its Tied You Have To Cut It To Get It Off ...more

One of the best fisherman's knots you could employ on monofilament nylon fishing line is the Trilene knot. It's a favorite knot in every fisher's bag of tricks, and it should be in your arsenal, too! Watch and learn as Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV shows you how to tie a Trilene ...more

The Palomar knot is a powerful fishing knot, used to secure fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. It's great for all kinds of light fishing lines, especially braid, which won't pull out of this knot. It's retains almost the full amount of original strength of the lin ...more

In this Disaster Preparation video tutorial you will learn how to tie a double bowline knot step by step. Robert Segundo, knot tying expert, presents this video. This knot is stronger than the regular bowline knot. When you put a knot on a rope, its strength reduces. This knot ...more

Watch this instructional video to learn how to tie the tautline hitch knot for camping. The tautline hitch knot is a favorite among campers. This knot is useful for adjusting the tension of tent guy lines and laundry lines, among other uses. The tautline hitch knot can be slip ...more

Don't worry, this tutorial isn't for tying a knot around a snake. Rather, this particular knot is based on the undulating, serpentine curves of a snake. You can use the knot as a special medallion or hang it over your bed like a dream catcher. Watch this video to get the how ...more

Learn how to style a scarf into a hacking knot. Susan Wagner shows you the ins and outs of scarf-tying with her fashionable pink scarf. The hacking knot is a basic knot that can be used for scarves.

Are you in medical school an planning to be a surgeon? Then here is a how-to video with various different surgical knot tips. The UT Huston Student Surgical Association (SSA) has put together this surgical knot tying online tutorial. Watch as Dr. John R. Potts, MD. demonstrate ...more

Check out this video to learn the preferred knot Muskie Matt uses to tie leaders to a "superline" while muskie fishing. A uni-knot does not slip.

The slip knot is the easiest way to attach a line to a post or bar. Learn how to tie a slip know in this video tutorial.

This is a great knot to use if you need to release the knot quickly using one hand. This is great for magical tricks or for tying things that you would like released quickly, without the mess of a tight and tangled knot.

Magician Dave J. Castle teaches you how to magically tie a knot in a regular rope without letting go of either of the ends.

Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the scout for higher adventure outings. Earning badges and receiving recognition can be very satisfying to boys. However, keep in mind that the ...more

The slim beauty knot is an excellent knot for attaching leaders to class tippet or leaders to the main line. Another good use is to attach a fluorocarbon or mono leader to braided line. 1. Tie a double overhand knot in end of leader. Pull knot semi-tight to form a figure eight ...more

Think you're knot interested? Knot for long! This little video will show you a clear and easy way to tie a 3 lead x 7 bight turk's head knot. This lovely little decorative knot is a joy to look at and a pleasure to give to friends as well. You'll need 4ft of 1/4 inch solid bra ...more

When you think of a dagger, you imagine a weapon that is small in stature, but useful for thrusting and cutting things. This next tutorial is going to show you something that is incapable of performing those tasks. This video is going to focus on how you can easily tie a Celt ...more

In this video the host of "Tying It All Together" demonstrates how to create a "Eternity Knot". This type of knot is an attractive way to decorate a rope or string. Strung along one after another on a rope or string, it creates elongated bead-like knots at intervals of your ch ...more

As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can fend for himself in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and provide first aid fo ...more

Oh, no! Your formal event is in just a few hours, and you've realized you have no idea how to tie a necktie! This tutorial shows you how to tie both a half windsor and windsor (or double windsor) in a necktie.

Tie a double overhand knot 4" from the end of the shock tippet or other material to which you want to connect your class tippet. Gently tighten the double overhand knot, but only until it turns over and forms a figure-eight. This leaves two gaps through which you can pass the ...more

Are you new to crocheting? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to do a slip knot before beginning a crochet project. You will need some yarn and a crochet hook.

Use this knot to add weight to a rope or to stop a rope from slipping through a hole. There is just way too many possibilities for this knot. You should run out and get some rope, right now.

This knot can be used to decorate a rope or shorten it. Just think, if you make it good enough, you can decorate your Christmas tree with rope.

This is a good way to shorten a rope without cutting it, provided there is a load on each end. If there isn't, well, who knows what will happen.

This is the same knot used for lassos. You can go wrangle some cattle or horses now, or if you not on a farm you can practice on your dog or cat, or better yet - you're neighbor's dog or cat.

This is a good knot for all types of rope including fishing line. Don't you wish you were fishing right now? No, well that doesn't mean you can't try it anyway.

This "double sheet bend knot" is the same as the sheet bend, except that is has an extra turn to make it extra secure. Use this knot instead of the sheet bend if you have springy or slippery lines.

This is a great knot to use if you need two loops in the middle of a line, especially if you do not have access to the ends of the rope. If you need two loops at the end of a line, use the bowline on the bight, but don't bight to hard.

The "halyard hitch knot" is a very tidy looking knot that binds tightly under a load.

The reef knot is one of the best knots for joining ropes, also known as the square knot. What more could you want?

The improved clinch knot is one of the most common ways to attach a fly to the leader. It is weaker than most other fly-to-tippet knots, but has enough strength to land most fish in most situations. Use this knot to attach a small diameter tippet to a heavy wire hook, or when ...more

This is a very useful belay knot. I have seen people wandering around with 3 or 4 belay devices on their harness and could never figure out why. It is like technology is going to solve eveything for you. Get back to basics and learn the fundimentals of climbing. This knot is c ...more

Really nothing more then a slightly more complex single fishermans knot. I know of no research stating that one knot is stronger then the other. You are more likely to use this when hooking two climbing ropes together to rappell. You would also use this for joining cordalette ...more

This is a video demonstrating how to tie a perfection loop. This is a loop that is necessary for fishing. It can be using for sinkers and fly fishing. It is good for any purpose where a loop is needed. A loop is made first. The loop is held between the left thumb and index fin ...more

Terry shows us how to set up the prussik for glacier travel. This is a demo of what to do with the ends of the prussik. Remember you have to know this knot if you are going to be a mountaineer. Terry places one on. In a real world situation he may place two on so that he has o ...more

This is a must know knot for any climber. Used for everything from self belay to crevasse rescue. Try this hitch out. It is real easy but believe me you can be really hooped if you don't know it. On the other hand this will get you out of a bind when nothing else will. Common ...more

Knowing how to tie a classy tie will have you looking your best when it counts. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to tying Windsor and Half-Windsor knots.

Once you've master the Windsor you can move on to the King George. This fashion how-to video demonstrates how to tie a tie with the King George knot. This knot is a pretty fat knot for thick or thin ties.

The "Plattsburgh" knot is named after the small town in up-state New York where Thomas Fink, inventor of the knot and co-author of the book "The 85 ways to tie a tie", is born. In contrast to its narrow close relative the "St. Andrew", the "Plattsburgh" produces a symmetric kn ...more

This how to video teaches the tie knot from the Matrix 2. It's like no other tie knot out there. Get a cool, unique look with this style tutorial.

In this how to video learn to tie a tie in this unique style called an "Ediety" knot. In order to get the color change in the knot you have to cut and sew two ties together. Get a slick new look with this tutorial.

The "Nicky" is related to the "Pratt" and provides an excellent compact, medium sized symmetric knot. The "Nicky" is a very practical knot which can be used with most any tie. As you can see, the tie is inverted (the seam shows) as you start. This saves us one loop. The vide ...more

The "Pratt" is related to the "Nicky" and provides an excellent compact, medium sized symmetric knot. The "Pratt" is a very practical knot which can be used with most any tie. As you can see, the tie is inverted (the seam shows) as you start. This saves us one loop. The vide ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tie a four-in-hand knot for a tie. Begin by putting the tie around your neck with the wide end on your right and narrow end on your left. Bring the wide end over the narrow end ad wrap it around. Wrap it around once more and bring i ...more

A full windsor knot is a classic way to tie a necktie. In this tutorial, you will learn how to tie a full windsor step by step. You don't want to be caught at your next social event or business meeting with a messy tie, right? So, check out this video and make sure you look po ...more

This video is presented as seen in a mirror. This video will teach you how to tie a tie in the Windsor knot style.

Video shows how to tie a tie using a Windsor knot. Each step is explained and demonstrated carefully in this video. Watch for best results.

Learn how to tie essential knots for any camping, hiking or sailing trip in this free outdoors video clip series. Part 1 of 45 - How to Tie a rope knot. Tie a rope knot - Part 2 of 45. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie a rope knot - Part 3 of 45. Click ...more

Knot tying is useful for a number of practical applications. Learn about tying knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout. Part 1 of 24 - How to Tie various knots. Tie various knots - Part 2 of 24. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie vari ...more

Firefighters use ropes to secure unstable objects, rescue victims and carry tools. Learn how to tie bowline, Bachmann, figure eight and other basic knots in this free firefighting video series from a fire captain. Part 1 of 27 - How to Tie basic firefighting knots. Tie basic f ...more

In this free video series learn how to tie knots from knot tying expert and outdoor enthusiast Dan Schieffelin. Part 1 of 17 - How to Tie different types of knots. Tie different types of knots - Part 2 of 17. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie different ...more

Knotting tips from an expert! Learn how to tie essential knots for any camping, hiking or sailing trip in this free video clip series on the outdoors. Part 1 of 21 - How to Tie a hitch knot. Tie a hitch knot - Part 2 of 21. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.co ...more

Get free knot tying instructions for tying various types of hitches, including the half hitch, clove hitch, timber hitch, and bunt hitch in this free video series of knot tying directions. Part 1 of 14 - How to Tie a hitch knot. Tie a hitch knot - Part 2 of 14. Click through t ...more

Learn how to tie uncommon knots in this free camping video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Tie Uncommon Knots. Tie Uncommon Knots - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie Uncommon Knots - Part 3 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expert ...more

Learn how to tie essential knots for any camping, hiking or sailing trip in this free outdoors video clip series. Tie a rope knot - Part 1 of 19. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Tie a rope knot - Part 2 of 19. Click through to watch this video on expertv ...more