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Surgeon's
Knot (Monofilament to Monofilament)
 The
Surgeon's Knot is a knot also used for attaching two
pieces of monofilament together. It is a very fast and
easy knot to tie and is usually preferred more than
the blood knot. This is a great knot for joining two
pieces of monofilament that are greatly different in
diameter. When you are building a tapered leader, tied
correctly, this knot is generally stronger than the
blood knot. Very quick and easy knot for attaching 4X-5X-6X-7X
tippet to each other. You can do this one in the dark.
Step
1. The main line should come in from the left and the
line to be attached should come from the right. Overlap
the two pieces approximately 6 or so inches. (See illustration
1)
Step
2. Pinch the overlapped lines together on the left between
your thumb and index finger. Do the same with the sections
on the right and make a loop by crossing it over itself.
Take the long and short lines that are in your right
hand and pass them through the formed loop. around,
and back through a second time. (See illustration 2)
Step 3. Pull both pieces being held in each hand away
from each other closing the knot. Moisten and pull tight.
Once this not is secure you can tighten it further by
pulling individual pieces. I would not recommend this
knot for line over 30lbs because it will be hard to
tighten and the strength of the knot will only be there
if tightened all the way.
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