Tying the Cobranagle!

Learn how to tie this super strong knot for an effective tarpon leader.
0:00 - Intro and Materials List
1:08 - Knot Diagram
2:25 - Step by step tying instructions
6:11 - Side by side comparison of cobranagle and other class-to-shock knots

[@timtollett8513]

Great looking knot. I've used the improved blood knot for years, but need to try this knot for sure. And unfortunately Lefty would be the person to answer who came up with the improved blood knot. Maybe Huff, or Ruoff would also know.

[@gunkhole8343]

Great video!!!

[@nedun1939]

You forgot the Albright in your comparison, a two turn overhand with the Bimini loop threaded through is not as easy to tie as my Duncan Loop Splice!

[@rigginuts]

Why do you think the knot doesn't have a kink in it ? I always though the kink came from the figure 8 knot and not the hitches. Also, do you put glue or something on the Cobra hitches to finish?

[@theanglingcompanykeywest9544]

The half hitches contribute to the kink, mostly because they aren't symmetrical. It's true that some huffnagles come out straighter than others, but we found getting a straight connection was helped by the cobra stitches that are symmetrical around the shock. We don't use any glue on the knot. Thanks!

[@davidcostley8260]

Thanks for sharing. Improved Blood using 16/60 has always been a struggle for me. Find this to be much easier and cleaner. #david_seaveeboats

[@jacobbrown1448]

What knot on the other side of the class to the leader? also, how many stitches are you doing?

[@theanglingcompanykeywest9544]

On the other side we use another Bimini twist-otherwise the class won’t be protected on both sides. We usually cut the loop and furl the legs together then blood knot it to the butt section, but you can also tie another cobranagle or a Huffnagle. We do four stitches total, two each way.

[@jacobbrown1448]

@@theanglingcompanykeywest9544 Easy enough, looking forward to testing it out. Thanks for the quick reply.