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How Do You Tie A Blood Knot For Fly Fishing?

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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

Which Is Stronger Blood Knot Or Double Uni Knot?

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Ande Monofilament Leader (20# and 30#) The blood knot proved to be a strong knot as well as a more streamlined knot when compared to the size of the double uni knot The knots are tied with a 20-lb line and a 30-lb line. For both knots, turn the 20-lb line five times and four … Read more