Intermediate5 steps

How to Tie a Blood Knot

Best forJoining two mono or fluoro lines of similar diameter into a slim, strong splice

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Line sketch, not a photo. Moisten line before you cinch. Practice before you trust it on the water.

Step 1.Overlap the two lines by several inches with tags pointing opposite directions.

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Real alternatives when this tie is not the right tool.

Double Uni Knot

Joining braid to fluoro/mono leaders, or connecting two lines of similar or different diameters

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Quickly joining tippet to leader or two lines when diameters differ — fast and reliable

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Connecting thin braid or mono to a much heavier mono/fluoro leader or wire

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