I've been using the Improved Clinch Knot for over 40 yrs to tie my Bucktails, Diamond Jigs and Spoons. Great Knot and a Great Job Illustrating how to tie it!
I use the regular clinch knot because the improved clinch knot holds 95% of the line strength but only up to 30 lb test. because after 30 lb test it becomes abrasive due to the thicker diameter and the extra step at the end where you put it through the second loop which basically weakens the thicker line diameter. whereas the regular clinch knot still holds 90% of the line strength but doesn't have the abrasive aspects of the improved clinch knot on lines over 30 lb test because you're not cinching down the tag end through 2 loops.
Great question. Actually, it's more about the heaver line. Sometimes the heavier lines are much harder to tie, due to their larger size. So I guess when I say, "lighter lines", I'm more-so speaking of more common line sizes. I hope helps!
Honestly, I prefer the improved clinch knot for smaller diameter lines. It's just easier to tie, and is a strong knot. Just make sure to give the knot a tug to make sure it strong before tossing in the water.
Hi I'm new.. trying to get into bass fishing off the many banks here in North Texas just to get my feet wet and learn the ropes... is this good to tie on a Texas rig set up??
@@FTWQ subscribed just off the fact you replied to a comment on a 3y/o video. Watched your Uni knot video. will be tying it up before heading out this evening! Thanks brother
For my fly fisherman out there trying to throw this on a size 20 with 6x, grab the tag end with your teeth and use your hands to pull the bug & main line. Keeps the hook from getting buried in your hand 📝
Oh really?!?! The fisherman's knot is actually a knot for tying two lines together, but this one should be called the fisherman's knot!! It's probably one of the most used!!!
Can’t you wrap the line twice through the hook eye before starting to twist to increase the knot strength? this way the tension on the line will be reduced half just like double Palomar knot.
It's interesting that with 6 wraps you get 11 intersections of the line, so it appears like a lot more wraps than it is. I guess you get double the amount minus 1.