Clinch Knot

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Clinch Knot

Provides a fast attachment of tippet to fly.

  1. Pass leader through hook eye with about 6 inches of the tag end.
  2. Hold fly securely in one hand and wrap the tag end 5 times around the standing leader.
  3. Pass tag end back through the loop near the hook eye.
  4. Lubricate, draw tightly, avoid any overlapping loops, and trim tag end