The Improved Clinch Knot

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Uses: The Clinch knot provides one good method of securing fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. The "improved" version used here includes an extra tuck under the final turn, shown at step 8. It is commonly used to fasten the leader to the fly. It is not recommended if you are using over 12lb test line.

Tying it: It is important to wind the loops as a neat spiral round the standing line. Hold the loops under your fingers as you wind the line on.

Advantages: The Improved Clinch knot is regarded as a fisherman's reliable standby. It is well worth the effort to make the extra final tuck as it improves your chances of holding a strong fish.

Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. For this reason no responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.

Updated:
Jun 24^th 2009