James RickardWeekend tip--the clinch knot
December 15th 2007 03:39
Unless you're a Boy Scout with a lot of merit badges, you're probably not going to know all the knots out there. Heck, I may know the names but to actually use them...
My philosophy is this--pick out the knots you need, make sure they're strong, and get good at using them!
That being said, here's another knot for joining your line to a hook or other tackle. You may know it by The Fisherman's Knot but, the clinch knot is another of the knots every angler must know. It's strong, easy to tie, and applicable to tasks other than fishing.
My philosophy is this--pick out the knots you need, make sure they're strong, and get good at using them!
That being said, here's another knot for joining your line to a hook or other tackle. You may know it by The Fisherman's Knot but, the clinch knot is another of the knots every angler must know. It's strong, easy to tie, and applicable to tasks other than fishing.
1. Take the loose end and pass it through the eye of the hook, leaving around 3" (7-8 cm.)loose and then wrap the loose end about 6-7 times around the line going back to your rod.
3. Pinch those wraps or coils tightly so the don't unravel and, with your other hand, pass the loose end through the loop where it passes through the hook, and then through the large loop that you just made.
3. Grab the loose end along with the line going back to your rod.Moisten the knot area and pull the ends to tighten the knot. Afterwards, you may have to take your fingernail and slide the coils against one another or adjust them so they don't overlap.
3. Pinch those wraps or coils tightly so the don't unravel and, with your other hand, pass the loose end through the loop where it passes through the hook, and then through the large loop that you just made.
3. Grab the loose end along with the line going back to your rod.Moisten the knot area and pull the ends to tighten the knot. Afterwards, you may have to take your fingernail and slide the coils against one another or adjust them so they don't overlap.
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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