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KNOTS
There are a large variety of knots for the outdoors including hunting, fishing or boating and each knot has specific properties and suitability for a range of tasks. Some knots are well-adapted to attach to particular objects such as another rope, cleat, ring, or stake. Other knots are made to bind or constrict around an object. Choosing the correct knot for the job at hand is one of the most fundamental aspects of using knots well.
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Knots for Hooks, Lures and Rigs
These knots are tested and proven to offer at least 90 percent of the original line strength when tying tackle (lures, swivels, sinkers, bobbers, etc.) to a line.
Improved Clinch Knot
The improved clinch knot is a knot that is used for securing a fishing line to the fishing lure, but can also affix fishing line to a swivel, clip, or artificial fly.
It offers up to 95 percent of the original line strength. The key is to make five turns of the tag end around the standing end before running the tag end back through the formed loop.
As always, start with plenty of line. This knot is fairly quick and easy to tie and really popular. Use for lines up to 20-pound test.
The Improved Clinch knot is one of the most widely used fishing knots. It provides a good method of securing a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. The improved version shown here includes an extra tuck under the final turn. It is commonly used to fasten the leader to the fly. Because it is harder to tie in heavier lines it is not recommended if you are using over 30lb test line.
4 Easy Steps for Tying the Improved Clinch Knot:
- Pass end of the line through the eye of the hook or swivel
- Pull about 6 inches of line through and double it back against itself. Twist five to seven times.
- Pass end of the line through the small loop formed just above the eye, then through the big loop just created. Be careful that the coils don’t overlap.
- Moisten and pull tag end and main line so that coiled line tightens against the eye. Trim excess.
