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Line to hook & lure

Improved clinch knot

Fast, reliable hook, swivel and lure attachment in mono and fluorocarbon.

Easy85–95% of line strength when lubricatedmonofluorocarbon+20 XP
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Improved clinch knot — full close-up

Video tutorial · under 2 min · Animated Knots

Tie it step by step

Step 1 of 6

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Tag through the eye
Standing line Moving tag end

Only this step

Pass 15 cm of tag end through the hook eye.

Common mistakes
  • • Tying it dry — friction burns the line and costs half its strength.
  • • Too few wraps on thin line, too many on thick line.
  • • Yanking tight, which stacks the coils crooked.
Keep in mind
  • • Not the right knot for braid; braid slips out of clinches.
  • • Re-tie after every fish over a couple of kilos or any snag.
Skill details
Level
beginner
Lines
mono, fluorocarbon
Use cases
perch, roach, general terminal
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