The Rapala Knot is the best one to use for attaching your lure to a nylon monofilament or fluorocarbon leader of less than 50lb breaking strain.
This knot doesn't snug up tight to the lure, but creates a loop which gives the lure freedom to move as its designers intended.
For larger diameter mono, and all multi-strand wire line, you'll need to use a crimped connection.
For a single-strand wire leader, the Haywire Twist is your only option.
However tempting, what you should never do is to use a snap swivel to attach the lure as this may prevent the lure from operating as it was designed to.
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First, tie an overhand knot and pass the tag end through the lure's attachment eye. |
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Then, wrap the tag end three times around the standing part of the line before tucking it back through the overhand knot as shown. |
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Next, pass the tag end back through the loop you've formed ... |
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... and finally pull the knot up tight. Artwork by Andrew Simpson |
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