Knot · Make a loop
Rapala knot
Tie on a lure with a small open loop that leaves it free to swim: plugs, spoons, small casting lures.
| Indicative strength | To be checked No published test retained for now. |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Use | Make a loop |
| Compatible lines | nylon, fluorocarbon |
Diagram in preparation
The step-by-step drawing of “Rapala knot” is being checked; follow the steps below.
Step by step
- Tie a loose overhand knot about ten centimetres from the end
- Pass the tag end through the lure’s eye, then bring it back into the overhand knot on the side it came out of
- Make three turns around the main line
- Pass the tag end back through the overhand knot from behind, then through the loop formed by this return
- Moisten, tighten while keeping the loop open, trim short
The test before fishing
The loop must stay open and round at the lure’s eye: the lure moves freely in it.