A knot positioning implement that includes an elongated tube that has an interior and first and second opposite ends that each have an opening therein. The first end of the elongated tube is forked and the second end includes a threaded connector. The implement further includes a fiberoptic core that includes at least one fiberoptic strand extending through the interior of the elongated tube. Light is transmitted through the opening in the first end of the elongated tube when the at least one fiberoptic strand is energized.