How to Fix a Broken Monofilament

Monofilament fishing line is the most popular type of fishing line available. Ranging in strengths from 1-lb. to 100-lb. test or higher, anglers can use it to catch any fish that swims, in freshwater and saltwater alike. But for a variety of reasons, monofilament line can break in two. When that occurs, anglers can fix the broken line by tying a blood knot to connect the two pieces.

Things You'll Need

  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay the two lengths of monofilament line so they are parallel to one another, but so that each faces the opposite direction. The lines should overlap by 12 inches.

    • 2

      Grab one end of the monofilament line and wrap it five times around the other piece of line. Thread the tag end of line through the loop created where the two pieces of line cross.

    • 3

      Grab the second piece of monofilament and wrap it five times around the first piece. Thread the tag end of the line through the loop created where the two pieces of line cross.

    • 4

      Pull on the two tag ends of monofilament line to tighten the knot.

    • 5

      Cut each piece of line so that 1/8 of an inch extends beyond the blood knot.