Half Blood Knot Essentials:
As its name suggests, this knot is simply half a bloodknot. The half blood knot (or clinch knot) is one of the most commonly used knots in coarse fishing due to its simplicity, strength, and reliability.
It’s typically used for attaching hooks, lures, swivels, and other terminal tackle to your fishing line.
The half blood knot works best with standard monofilament or braided lines that are not too thick. For thicker lines, it can be harder to tie properly, and a different knot, such as a grinner knot or palomar knot, might be more effective.
Although very easy to tie and suitable for most purposes, a grinner knot which is a liitle more complicated to tie is stonger and more reliable and should be used in preference if possible.
When to use a Half Blood knot when fishing
- A half blood knot is ideal for attaching a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader to a swivel. It provides a strong and reliable connection that can withstand the rigors of coarse fishing.
- When attaching a leader to a metal clip or eye, a half blood knot is a great choice. It helps to prevent the leader from slipping out of the clip or eye.
- Creating a loop-to-loop connection: A half blood knot can be used to create a loop-to-loop connection, which is useful for attaching lures, hooks, or other terminal tackle.
- Fishing with soft or delicate baits: The half blood knot is a good choice when using soft or delicate baits, as it won’t crush or damage the bait.
- The half blood knot works best with standard monofilament or braided lines that are not too thick. For thicker lines, it can be harder to tie properly, and a different knot, such as a grinner knot or palomar knot, might be more effective
A Step by Step Guide to tie a Half Blood Knot
Step 1:
Pass the end of the line through the eye of the hook or swivel, or through the loop of the line to which it is to be joined.

Step 2:
Twist the end round the standing part four or five times.

Step 3:
Pass the free end through the loop by the eye.

Step 4:
Pass the free end through the larger loop now formed to produce the tucked half bloodknot.

Step 5:
Draw the knot together by moistening and pulling on the standing part.
That’s it! In summary the tucked Half Blood Knot combined with one of Ultima’s excellent fishing lines produces a simple but very effective aid to your fishing experience and hopefully success.
