One of the best knots for joining two lines of similar size.
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Blood Knot Details
Found in: Fishing
Uses: The Blood Knot is a preferred choice among fly fisherman. Anglers use it to join two lines of similar size. This is common when connecting sections of leader or tippet. It’s one of the best knots for this task. The strength of the Blood Knot depends on making at least five, and up to seven, turns on each side of the center.
Pulling the Knot Tight: When lubricated and pulled tight, the Blood Knot changes its structure. Pulling each line makes the wrapped turns shift. This causes the inner strand to become an outer wrap. (This isn’t shown in the rope animation.)
Tying it: There are several methods of tying it. The animation shows the creation of each half as individual segments. This provides a clear illustration of the structure of the Blood Knot.
Alternative: You can also overlap the two ends and twist them together. Do this for about ten to fourteen turns. Then go to the center of the twists and create a hole. Pass the two ends the opposite way through the hole.
Whichever method you use, the Blood Knot usually remains symmetrical about the middle. The twists usually go the same way on both sides of the center, as shown in the animation. However, you can tie it so the wraps are mirror images of each other.
Advantages: The Blood knot is an easy and effective way to join two lines of similar size. It’s simple to learn.
(Reference source: animatedknots.com)
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