Probably would have had my first salmon today (or two, tree of ‘em ) but every time I feel a strong strike, I set the hook, then pull this in…
I’m using a clinch knot x6-7 wraps, and gobbing it up real good with spit before I tighten it up. I can pull hard on the fly and it feels sound, but somehow the fish Houdini that knot loose.
Posted by GhostNode
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This used to happen to me before I moved to using an improved clinch knot instead.
Try using a non-slip loop knot. Better action on your fly (more freedom) but more importantly for you, way less likely to break
https://youtu.be/nQs-iL4gHJk?si=qeq5xs03r2lLIkDT
Improved clinch knot. Never use just the clinch knot.