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Improved Clinch Knot
The Improved Clinch Knot is one of the most widely used knots for
tying a line to a hook, lure, or swivel.
The most critical aspect of this knot is how many turns are made
around the standing part. Extensive research has demonstrated that the correct
number is 5. If you use less than 5 turns, you sacrifice knot strength; and if you exceed
5 turns, it becomes increasingly difficult to tighten the knot properly.
- Pass the line through the eye of the hook, swivel,
or lure. Double back and make five turns around
the standing line.
- Holding the coils in place, thread the tag end of
the first loop above the eye, then back through
the big loop.
- Moisten the knot and while holding the tag end
and standing, pull up the coils tightening the
knot. Make sure the coils are in a spiral, not
overlapping each other.
- Slide the knot against the eye. Clip the tag end.
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