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Rapala Loop Knot
The Rapala
Loop knot is commonly used for tying line to a lure where lure action can be degraded by placement of conventional knots tightly
against the eye and the bait does not respond well to a snap or split ring.
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| Step 1 |
1. Form an overhand knot loop in the line, leaving the tag end extending 5
to 6 inches. Do not tighten the overhand knot yet.
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| Step 2 |
2. Pass the tag end of the line through the eye of the lure, then through
the loop created by the overhand knot, as shown in the illustration.
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| Step 3 |
3. Make 3 or 4 turns around the standing part of the line with the tag end.
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| Step 4 |
4. Then bring the tag end around and pass it back through the loop created
by the overhand knot, as shown in the illustration.
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| Step 5 |
5. Pass the tag end back through the larger loop created with
step #4. Pull the knot down with steady pressure on the tag and while holding the standing part of the line (wetting the knot
area may assist the tightening process and prevent line damage).
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| Step 6 |
6. Trim the tag end 1/8" - 1/4".
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