Reality Check:
In this situation, I can tell you that the Clove Hitch works, but it can be tough to get out. If I've been dragging a deer up, I usually have to work it off the end of the hook.
The worst was a loop knot (Make a loop and then tie an overhand knot with it) . I had a devil of a time getting the knot out, but it was easy to get off the winch hook.
