Improved Clinch Knot

Know how to tie an improved clinched knot.

Uses: A Clinch Knot is regarded as a superbly helpful knot for anglers that provides a good method of securing fishing line to a hook, lure or swivel. In this video you can see the "improved" version of the popular Clinched Knot. The improved version includes an extra tuck under the final turn. The knot is highly capable to fasten the leader to the fly. But one has to remember that if you are using over 12lb test line, then this knot is not recommendable.

Tying it: While tying the it is very important to wind the loops as a neat spiral round around the standing line. Latter hold the loops under your fingers as you wind the line on. This will make the knot easy to tie & useful at the same time.

Advantages: The Improved Clinch Knot is regarded as a fisherman's reliable standby. The effort that you pt while tying the knot, are well worth and the extra final tuck that you'll do can improve the chances of holding a strong fish.