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 it ...

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.