The Rapala Knot

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How to tie the Rapala Knot

Form an overhand knot in the line. Pass the end through the eye and back through the overhand knot. Wrap the end three times round the standing end. Pass the end back through the overhand knot and then through the loop just formed. Lubricate, and tighten the knot. Trim the end.

More details about the The Rapala Knot

The Rapala Knot

Uses: The Rapala Knot is a non-slip loop knot intended to be tied directly to the lure. The Rapala brothers recommended it for use with their Rapala lures as providing a loop which allowed the lured to move freely and naturally.

They also recommended that if a swivel or leader is essential, it is best to choose the lightest tackle possible. This allows the lure to move with a natural motion.

Tying it: A long enough loop should be left to ensure that the lure is not gripped.

Advantages: The advantage claimed for this knot is that it allows the lure to move naturally. It is also claimed to retain most of the line strength - and this might be expected as the structure of the knot passes the force to the loop via a wrap in the center which distributes the force to the loop.

Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.

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