1. Clinched Half Blood Knot:
Also known as the Trilene knot, is one of the better ways to attach a fly to a leader for freshwater fly fishing or to attach light line for estuary and lake fishing. The Clinched Blood knot differs from the Half Blood in that it is passed through the eyelet twice. With the eyelets this may create a problem and the Locked Half Blood knot may be the better option. This knot is suitable for nylon lines up to 25Kg (55lb) and retains approximately 70 per cent of the lines breaking strength.
Applications for Fishing:
Line Classes: Light to heavy
Line Types: Monofilaments, fly line.
Retained Breaking Strength: 70 - 75%
Application: Joining lines to terminal tackle.
2. Half Blood Knot:
Sometimes incorrectly called the Clinch Half Blood Knot, this type of knot is one of the simplest knots, however, it should be used with caution as it can slip. Although this knot can be tied in a wide variety of line thickness it is used on fine lines tying small eyelets. Such circumstances are encountered when freshwater fly fishing, lake or estuary fishing. The ideal number of wraps caries with line diameter, more for fine, down to three wraps for heavier line. When tying this knot be sure to leave a reasonable tag length to allow for any slippage. There are a number of versions of this knot, all created simply because of its unreliability to hold under pressure. Using these other versions within the blood knot family is, in my mind, a wise consideration.
Applications for Fishing:
Line Classes: Light to heavy
Line Types: Monofilaments, fly line, cordage.
Retained Breaking Strength: 70 - 75%
Application: Joining lines to terminal tackle. Caution it can slip.
3. Locked Half Blood Knot:
Is one of the better ways to attach a fly to a leader for freshwater fly fishing or attach light line for estuary and lake fishing. This Knot differs from the 2nd type of Knot is that the tag end continues on to go through return the loop and acts as a lock when tightened. This knot is suitable for nylon lines up to 25kg (55lb) and retains approximately 70% of the lines breaking strength. It is more suitable than the Clinched Blood Knot when using small eyelets.
Applications for Fishing:
Line Classes: Light to heavy
Line Types: Monofilaments, fly line.
Retained Breaking Strength: 65 - 70%
Application: Joining lines to termina0l tackle.
Also known as the Trilene knot, is one of the better ways to attach a fly to a leader for freshwater fly fishing or to attach light line for estuary and lake fishing. The Clinched Blood knot differs from the Half Blood in that it is passed through the eyelet twice. With the eyelets this may create a problem and the Locked Half Blood knot may be the better option. This knot is suitable for nylon lines up to 25Kg (55lb) and retains approximately 70 per cent of the lines breaking strength.
Applications for Fishing:
Line Classes: Light to heavy
Line Types: Monofilaments, fly line.
Retained Breaking Strength: 70 - 75%
Application: Joining lines to terminal tackle.
2. Half Blood Knot:
Sometimes incorrectly called the Clinch Half Blood Knot, this type of knot is one of the simplest knots, however, it should be used with caution as it can slip. Although this knot can be tied in a wide variety of line thickness it is used on fine lines tying small eyelets. Such circumstances are encountered when freshwater fly fishing, lake or estuary fishing. The ideal number of wraps caries with line diameter, more for fine, down to three wraps for heavier line. When tying this knot be sure to leave a reasonable tag length to allow for any slippage. There are a number of versions of this knot, all created simply because of its unreliability to hold under pressure. Using these other versions within the blood knot family is, in my mind, a wise consideration.
Applications for Fishing:
Line Classes: Light to heavy
Line Types: Monofilaments, fly line, cordage.
Retained Breaking Strength: 70 - 75%
Application: Joining lines to terminal tackle. Caution it can slip.
3. Locked Half Blood Knot:
Is one of the better ways to attach a fly to a leader for freshwater fly fishing or attach light line for estuary and lake fishing. This Knot differs from the 2nd type of Knot is that the tag end continues on to go through return the loop and acts as a lock when tightened. This knot is suitable for nylon lines up to 25kg (55lb) and retains approximately 70% of the lines breaking strength. It is more suitable than the Clinched Blood Knot when using small eyelets.
Applications for Fishing:
Line Classes: Light to heavy
Line Types: Monofilaments, fly line.
Retained Breaking Strength: 65 - 70%
Application: Joining lines to termina0l tackle.
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