Halfordian Golfer wrote:
On Apr 16, 7:09 am, "Wolfgang" wrote:

Forget you ever heard of blood knots.

Wolfgang


I respectfully disagree and consider the blood knot as one of the
[only] 4 you need for a clean rig.

Line - needle knot - flourescent butt section - blood knot -
tapered leader - surgeons knot - tippet- choice (clinch) - fly

I too like the blood knot for the butt/leader connection because they're
smoother and go through the guides better. Strength isn't an issue and
they're easy to tie in heavy mono.

For the leader/tippet connection strength and ease and speed of tying is
important, so I prefer the surgeon's for that connection.

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