How to Tie the Rapala Knot

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.

Here's how to tie the Rapala Knot...

Stage 1

First, tie an overhand knot and pass the tag end through the lure's attachment eye.

Stage 2

Then, wrap the tag end three times around the standing part of the line before tucking it back through the overhand knot as shown.

Stage 3

Next, pass the tag end back through the loop you've formed ...

Stage 4

... and finally pull the knot up tight.

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