Join similar fishing lines with two opposing coils and tags that leave the center in opposite directions.
Also known as Barrel knot.
A blood knot forms a barrel on each side of the join. Each tag wraps around the other standing line and returns to the gap between the two sets of turns. The tags enter that central gap from opposite sides, rather than following each other through it.
The result is a fairly straight connection, often used when building leaders from sections of similar diameter. Hold the central opening while forming the second half so the first set of coils does not unwind. Work the turns toward the center as you seat the knot.
When to use it
- Join similar-diameter monofilament sections.
- Build a tapered leader from successive line sections.
Keep in mind
Large diameter differences make even seating harder. Consider the Albright or another material-appropriate join for strongly unequal lines.
Check your knot
- Each tag wraps the opposite standing line.
- The two groups of turns face each other.
- The tags leave the middle on opposite faces.