Fish N Fool Knot vs. Reverse Improved Clinch Knot

Just how do the Fish N Fool Knot and the Reverse Improved Clinch Knot stack up against each other? Here are the knot strength efficiency numbers for each knot as tested on monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided fishing lines.

Line Type Fish N Fool Knot Efficiency Reverse Improved Clinch Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 136.9% 117.8% Fish N Fool Knot
Fluorocarbon 101.4% 109.7% Reverse Improved Clinch Knot
Braid 138.9% 135.4% Fish N Fool Knot
Average 125.7% 121.0% Fish N Fool Knot

Winner: Fish N Fool Knot

For a comprehensive comparison of fishing knots, check out the Fishing Knot Strength Chart to see how the Fish N Fool Knot and the Reverse Improved Clinch Knot fare against all other knots.