How To Tie a Clinch Knot

The clinch knot is extremely easy to tie and it is also very dependable. I learned how to tie it from my father. We use it for everything, fesh and salt water, and it has always held up. The picture shown is my first fish and biggest fish cought on this knot. It is a stingray weighing about a pound that I cought when I was 5 and a 16 lb. redfish I cought a few years ago. I'm glad to share this and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Step 1:

The first thing you're going to need to do is thread the line through the eye of the hook or lure. Double it back to about 5 or 6 inches.

Comments

[ghavo]

Thanks of the tip... Just in time for our fishing trip...

[sphsea]

Go one step better with the "improved clinch."

http://www.animatedknots.com/improvedclinch/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

The first time you lose a 40 pound salmon due to knot failure, you'll appreciate the difference.

[thingy]

FYI i spit on it just before i pull it tight. It makes it easier to tighten and keeps it from slipping for some reason. It must be my magic saliva.

[Forn Man]

Great work! I like it. You can tie knots on my line anytime. 100. JF

[VonnaP]

This is my go to fishing knot. It was the first one I learned and I've been using it for years. When I lose a fish, it's rarely from knot failure.

[rimar2000]

Thanks for sharing this, it seems genial: simple, easy, fast and safe!