BLOOD KNOT

An excellent knot for tying 2 pieces of similar diameter monofilament together. Great to use instead of a swivel because you scare less fish and there is less chance of doing damage to your guides, which happens more often on the cast than on the retrieve.

Wrap the ends of the two pieces of mono together about 12 times. Then stick the tag ends of the lines back through the middle of the twists. Getting the line separated can be tricky but sticking your nail in the middle usually helps. Also, be sure to stick the lines back through the same opening and in opposite directions.

Tighten the knot by pulling the lines tight. It may help to moisten both knots as they slide together. Basically, you will have tied two simple clinch knots back to back in reverse directions. Trim the ends, leaving about 1/8 of a inch.

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