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How much tag end should you leave before starting a clinch knot?

At least 6 inches of tag end.

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  1. About half an inch
  2. About 3 feet
  3. At least 6 inches ✔

Why: You need enough spare line to make five or six wraps by hand. A stubby tag end is hard to wrap and easy to fumble.

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Answer: At least 6 inches. You need enough spare line to make five or six wraps by hand. A stubby tag end is hard to wrap and easy to fumble.

  1. How to Tie a Clinch Knot (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-tie-fishing-knots/how-to-tie-a-clinch-knot
    Make sure you have at least 6 inches of length on the tag end.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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