Clinch knot

Tying the fly to your tippet. The first knot most people learn.

Holding strength: Good — around 85% of line strength

Step 1 of 4

your line the loose end

Pass 15cm of tippet through the hook eye.

This is what it should look like when it's pulled tight.

Tip

Always wet the knot before tightening — dry knots burn and snap.