The Blood Knot is a fantastic knot for connecting two lines of similar diameter.
It is very sleek and is a favorite among many fishing guides for that very reason.
This knot can be a little tricky to tie. It takes practice tying it at home before taking it to the water.
In this video, we go over the step-by-step process on how to tie the Blood Knot.
See the full Blood Knot tutorial here:
https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/blood-knot/
Steps for tying the Blood Knot
Step 1: Overlap 5 Inches of Leader and Main Line
Step 2: Make 5-7 Wraps Around the Leader Line With the Tag End of Your Main Line
Step 3: Put the Tag End of the Main Line Through the “V” at the Overlap Point
Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 and 3 Using the Tag End of Your Leader Line
Step 5: Lubricate the Knot and Pull Both Lines and Tag Ends Finger-Tight
Step 6: Cut the Tag Ends
The Blood Knot is strong and holds up against the toughest of fish.
There are definitely simpler and easier line-to-line knots you can tie, but the Blood Knot is a great one to add to your arsenal.
To see more fishing knot tutorials, check out our knot strength ranking page:
https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/
Let us know if you have any questions about the Blood Knot in the comments below.
Tight Lines!
