Fishing Knots – The Clinch

The Clinch knot is one of the most popular fishing knots. It is a quick and easy knot, and if done right is extremely reliable.

Here is how to make a Clinch Knot for Fishing

1. Thread the line through the eye of the hook, swivel or lure head.
2. Bring the line back and make at least five turns around the line.
3. Bring the line though the loop formed behind the eye, then bring it through the big loop.

1. Wet the knots and pull on the end to draw up the coils.
2. Pull the standing line to form a knot.
3. Slide tight against the eye and clip any extra line.