blood knot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood knot
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Using an improved blood knot, he adds a 15-foot section of 40- to 60-pound mono shock leader � long enough for a couple wraps on the reel spool and a short rod-tip trailer for casting.
From Time Magazine Archive
Workman uses a blood knot to tie on a 200-yard top shot of 15-pound-test Seaguar Carbon Pro Fluorocarbon fishing line, which he ties directly to the ribbonfish rig.
From Time Magazine Archive
Using an 80-pound monofilament leader, Kittredge ties in a blood knot about 18 inches above the jig to attach the teaser.
From Time Magazine Archive
I tie the leader to the line with an Albright or blood knot, and a uni-knot connects the leader to the lure.
From Time Magazine Archive
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