Clinch Knot (Half Blood Knot)

Fly fishing knot used to attach the fly to the tippet; sport fishing knot used to attach the hook/lure to the line.

Materials: monofilaments, cordage

Advantages: joins line to terminal tackle, simple to tie, use 5 wraps with fine lines & as few as 3 wraps for heavy lines

Disadvantages: it can slip