blood knot

American  

noun

Angling.

1. barrel knot.

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Etymology

Origin of blood knot

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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