I can tie a blood knot in the field. Guess it's cause i'm used to tying
knots all day at work.
Instead of a Blood knot, try a uni-to-uni knot. It's basically a cinch(or
clinch depending on your locality) tied to another cinch(or again, clinch).
I use this knot to tie Mono to Braid, Mono to Floro, Braid to Floro, and
just about anything else when I join lines, except fly line to leader, which
I use a Nail knot to a piece of heavy line and then tie a Perfection Loop,
making loop to loop connections a breeze.
Hope this helps some. I wouldnt bother with a tool. Like others have said,
its just another piece of equipment to get in the way. It's also something
you'll grow accustomed too, which isnt that great. In an emergency, I can
tie a nail knot without a nail. it's a pain but it can be done.
-Eddie
From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [VFB] knots
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 11:27:29 -0700
Hi Yaw all
I am trying to understand more about leaders and tippets
I have read about the Frog hair leader tool for making blood knots.
Is it worth it?
Is it better to make a leader or buy one?
I see everyone of me friends with the spools of tippet hanging on their
vest,
I have yet to meet someone that can tie a blood knot in the field.
I can and have seen many that can tie the Surgeon's knot.
I am asking because I want to better myself,
I practice the blood knot and I think I will just buy the tool?
SteveC
