riverman wrote:

Hmm, which is stronger; a surgeon's or a blood knot? I think factors
other than breaking strength play a role, because if the blood knot is
stronger, then the only reason to use a surgeon's because its easier to
tie.

A well-tied Surgeon's is close to 100%. That's tough to beat.

And if the surgeon's is stronger, then the only reason to use a
blood knot is to have a straight connection.

A well-tied Surgeon's makes an excellent straight connection. I didn't
used to think so before I really learned how to tie it. Are you sure
you're tying it correctly?

If this Zeppelin thing is
weaker than both, but not significantly so, then it might be a good
compromise for, say, small spooky trout where you want a nice straight
leader, and maximum breaking strength is not necessary, but you don't
want to bother tying a blood knot.

I think it's significantly weaker. Very significantly. Of course, that
opinion is based on one trial. :-)

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