Crimped Clover Hitch

Captain Josh Ruskey

Skill Level- 2-star

Supplies needed: Wind-on leader and snap swivel. A popular technique used on the pro circuit to secure a snap swivel to a wind-on leader with a crimp is a crimped clover hitch. The theory behind this connection is it creates a stronger connection versus a standard loop and crimp.

Next pass tag end through swivel again as pictured

Next pass tag end through the loop created by previous step

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