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THE EVER YTHING KNOTS BOOK

Improved Clinch Knot
This knot is a useful fishing knot that works well with thin monofilament.

1 Pass the running end through the hook eye or other attachment
point, then make three to five wraps around the standing part.

2 Bring the running end back and thread it through the crossing turn
closest to the eye.

3 Tuck the running end through its own bight. Tighten by pulling on
the standing part. If there’s slack, pull the running end.

Thin monofilament requires more wraps than thicker line does, and
even one wrap can make the difference as to whether it slips under
strain. It is difficult to pull this knot down when tied in thick line.

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