Fishing knife (knot): application and technique of knitting

Knitting fishing knots is a whole science, if not to say art. To learn this is not so simple, but if you start from the very beginning and give enough attention to the lessons, this science is quite possible to comprehend. But first of all we will understand what the fishing knots are and where they are used.

Why do we need fishing knots?

Fishing knots have a direct relationship to the sea, since most of them were borrowed by fishermen from seafarers. No fishing tackle can do without knots. They stop the floats, tie hooks, baits, boat anchors and the boats themselves.

But why can not you use an ordinary node for this? The fact is that under a certain load any nodes lose their properties, even sea and fishing. Over time, the design is weakened, which leads to slippage of the cord or line and its gradual untying. That's just what happens in all nodes in different ways. Fishing knots are able to withstand high loads for a long time. They are durable and reliable, although somewhat difficult to manufacture. They say that the more complex the knot, the stronger it is.

We'll talk about one of the most common and popular sites - consider a clinch. His big name already speaks for itself - in English it means "capture". Therefore, there is often another name - the gripping node.

What is a clinch and what is it used for?

A fishing knot clinch is the most popular among fishermen around the world. It is used for binding:

• Hooks;
• Lures;
• Jig-heads;
• Wobblers;
• Swivels;
• Carbines;
• Flies, etc.

But what is the clinch knot so good? The fact is that, in addition to its versatility, it has a very high strength (about 95%) than most other nodes can hardly boast. The clinch knot can withstand up to 10 kilograms per break, naturally, if the line or cord allows it.

Of course, he also has disadvantages - not all of his varieties are suitable for braided lines, as well as fishing lines with a cross section of more than 0.4 mm.

Varieties of a fishing knot such as a clinch

Clinch has several varieties:

• Simple (single) for hook, swivel or bait;
• Simple lock;
• improved;
• Hardened;
• double.

How to knit a knot of a clinch

First, let's look at how to knit a simple knot for attaching a hook with an eyelet. We take a piece of fishing line, we pass one of its ends into the eye of the hook and return it back, folding the line twice. Holding the hook with one hand, we wind the fishing line with the same end, making 4-5 turns around it. Next, the working end is pulled into the loop formed near the ring itself hook. After this, it is necessary to moisten our design with water and tighten the clinch-knot, stretching the ends of the line to the sides. Cut off the working end, leaving 1-1.5 mm.

Locking clinch

The locking units are used to limit the amplitude of the sliding float movement along the line. They are usually knit not from a monofilament line, but from a thin braid or ordinary woolen thread.

The locking clinch knit is knitted like a hook-hook. Cut a piece of braid or thread in half and lay it on the main line so that it is in the middle. Hold the top of the thread and the fishing line with your hand, wrap it in one of the ends 4-5 times, then return it to the beginning and pass it into the loop formed by the top of the folded bun. Wet the knot with saliva or water, then carefully tighten it. Be sure to cut off the ends, leaving 1.5-2 mm.

Improved knot of the clinch

This node is an improved version of simple. It is quite popular due to its high reliability. Its strength is about 97%. These knots are often tied to boat anchors.

The process of knitting such a knot is simple - this is a double repetition of a simple clinch. Now more. The working end of the length of the line is passed through the hook ring, we return it back and wrap the other end of the 4-5 with turns. Then we pass the end into the loop near the eye of the hook, but do not tighten, but repeat the process, winding the line again. After making 5-6 turns, return the edge of the line to the loop near the eye of the hook and, after moistening the knot, carefully tighten it. Cut off the remnants of the line, not forgetting to leave 1-1,5 mm.

This node has only one drawback - it is not recommended to use for a braided line.

Strengthened clinch

A strengthened clinch is used to fix the hooks when there is a possibility of high impact on the connection. Recommended for fluorocarbox yarn and braided line. Has a strength of about 95%.

Cut the line of the line in half and let the top in the eye of the hook. After stretching the line, fold back so that we have an educated loop on the main thread. With the working end we wind this "tail" 5-7 times and stretch it through the loop. We moisten the formed knot with water and slowly tighten, pulling the hook and the end of the line in different directions. Crop the end, leaving 1-1,5 mm.

Double clinch

A double clinch knot is also designed to tie hooks, carbines and various baits that are amenable to heavy loads. It's a little more complicated, but stronger. In addition, the double knot of the clinch can be knitted both from a monofilament thread and from a braided line. It does not stretch at all and does not lose its density.

Working edge of the line is stretched through the eye of the hook and we pass it again so that we get a double loop. We twist the line 5-6 times with the working edge, then we pass it through our double loop. We moisten our knot with water and tighten it, stretching for the ends. Cut off the leftovers of the line, leaving 1-1.5 mm.

Tie a fishing knot from the first time can not work, even more so if you train on the line. Therefore, the first training is recommended on a regular cord. It is much more elastic than fishing line, and it's not difficult to untie it.