The blood knot, also known as the double blood knot, joins two fishing lines of similar sizes like different sections of the leader or tippet. It has a breaking strength of around 83% Its name originated from its use on the business end of a Cat o’ nine tails whip. What is the strongest braid … Read more
Fluorocarbon ends up being one of the favorites for ice fishing because it is stronger than monofilament and more abrasion-resistant. Fluorocarbon lines also sink faster than mono which makes for a more natural fall for light-weight ice jigs. What are the disadvantages of fluorocarbon fishing line? The drawbacks of fluorocarbon can be summed up in … Read more
The following topic, When Should You Tie A Blood Knot?, will be discussed in depth in this blog post, and all relevant information will be included. Continue reading to learn more about this topic. Why is it called a blood knot ? “Blood knot” may refer to, “a double overhand knot tied in a cat-o’-nine-tails.” … Read more
triple surgeon knot – all unraveled in the 6 lb to 7 lb range Quadruple surgeon knot – all unraveled in the 7 lb to 9 lb range. 6 turn surgeon knot – all broke in the 13 lb to 19 lb range. Is a surgeons knot strong? It is used most often for fishing … Read more
Why do they call it a blood knot? “Blood knot” may refer to, “a double overhand knot tied in a cat-o’-nine-tails.” A cat-o’ -nine-tails was a whip used for flogging in seafaring. I imagine it’s called a blood knot because it would cause lacerations and draw blood. How many turns in a blood knot? Use … Read more
How strong is a double surgeon knot ? Double Surgeon knot – broke/unraveled in the 6 lb to 11 lb range Triple Surgeon knot – broke in the 11 lb to 15 lb range. Quadruple Surgeon knot – broke in the 11 lb to 16 lb range. Which is stronger blood knot or surgeon’s knot? … Read more
What knot do surgeons use? [1–2] Flat square knots are the gold standard for surgical procedures because they are more secure when there is a risk of tearing a suture through delicate tissue. [3–4] The square knot is a type of flat reef knot with a single overhand knot with a reversed overhand knot on … Read more