Trilene Knot
Also known as:Two-Wrap Clinch
Description
A popular fishing knot that passes the tag end through the hook eye twice before wrapping, providing extra security for larger fish. A variation of the improved clinch.
Common Uses
Tying hooks and lures to monofilament fishing line, particularly for larger fish species.
When to Choose This Knot
Choose this knot when connecting line to hooks, lures, swivels, leaders, or other line. Fishing knots are sensitive to line material, diameter, wetting, and how evenly the coils seat.
Safety Notes
- Wet monofilament or fluorocarbon before tightening to reduce friction damage.
- Trim tags only after the knot is fully seated and pull-tested.
- Use eye protection when testing line under tension.
How to Tie
- 1Pass the tag end through the hook eye twice, creating a double pass.
- 2Wrap the tag end around the standing line 5-6 times.
- 3Pass the tag end back through the double loop near the eye.
- 4Pass it back through the large loop just created.
- 5Moisten and pull tight.
Common Mistakes
- Burning or weakening line by tightening too quickly while dry.
- Leaving crossed coils that cut into each other.
- Using a knot that is not suited to braided, fluorocarbon, or monofilament line.