What knot ties a fly onto the end of a leader?

The improved clinch knot.

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  2. The improved clinch knot ✔
  3. The arbor knot

Why: The improved clinch knot ties a fly onto the terminal end of the leader.

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Answer: The improved clinch knot. The improved clinch knot ties a fly onto the terminal end of the leader.

  1. Scouting America: Fly Fishing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fly-fishing
    Tie a fly onto the terminal end of the leader using an improved clinch knot
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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