Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Improved Clinch Knot

How to Tie Fishing Line: Improved Clinch Knot instructions

The Improved Clinch is a time-tested and a very popular choice for tying terminal tackle to monofilament line. It is quick and easy to tie and reliable. It can be difficult to tie in lines testing greater than 25 pounds breaking strength. It is not recommended for braided line.

The Improved Clinch knot can be found on the PRO-KNOT Fishing Knot Tying Instruction Cards, available at Bass Pro Shops website or at your local Bass Pro Shops store.

Step-By-Step Instructions to Tie an Improved Clinch Knot

Step 1 Thread end of line through eye of hook. Double back making 5 or more turns around standing line.
Step 2 Bring end of line back through the first loop formed behind the eye then through the big loop.
Step 3 Wet knot and pull on tag end to tighten down the coils. Slide tight against the eye and clip tag end close.

This knot can be found on the PRO-KNOT Fishing Knot Tying Instruction Cards, available at Bass Pro Shops website or at your local Bass Pro Shops store.