Knot · Easy

Improved clinch knot

A quick, reliable knot for mono to a hook or swivel.
Improved clinch knot, step 1 of 5: Pass about 15 cm of line through the eye and double it back.Step 1 / 5
  • Standing line
  • Tag end

Do

Tips

  1. 1

    Wet the line, then pull steadily and do not jerk.

  2. 2

    On heavier mono or braid use a uni knot or palomar instead.

Avoid

Common mistakes

  • Skipping the second tuck through the big loop: that is the plain clinch, which can slip.

  • Wraps that overlap instead of lying side by side.

The drawings are stylised to show the order of the steps. We do not publish knot strength percentages, as they depend on the line and how the knot is tied. Next: Palomar knot.