Improved Clinch only here for 50 lb. (or other) mono Leader material to snap or hook!
AND my knots in regular (non- leader) mono. are ALWAYS the double- improved Clinch!
I.C. are not as "pretty" as snelled hooks are on the leader... but I NEVER trusted snell knots from day # 1!
And I hear D.I.C. knots are tough to tie all the time from guys-- esp. in the field! But not for me-- I find it fairly easy even in the dark? (It's tying knots between braid & mono. that's a nightmare for me! HATE braid!)
Anyway... haven't lost a fish to knot failure now in 12+ years! (Used to happen 2- 3 times/ year with other knots/ snell knots!)
No problem pre- tying them & storing them for years... they hold up fine! (Keep away from light & heat & salt water obviously). PROPER tying/ tightening/ moistening, & proper snugging up... every time!!... is the key! No glue needed... nor desired!
Threaded Mode