Loop knots

Rapala / non-slip loop knot

Letting a lure or jig swing freely for a livelier action.

Moderate80–90%monofluorocarbon+30 XP

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Rapala loop knot — keep lure movement

Video tutorial · under 2 min · Animated Knots

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Rapala loop knot — keep lure movement

Video tutorial · under 2 min · Animated Knots

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Tie it step by step

Step 1 of 5

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Loose overhand

Standing line Moving tag end

Only this step

Tie a loose overhand knot 15 cm from the tag.

How to follow the pictures

Watch the short video once, then follow one card at a time. Green is the standing line you hold under tension. Orange is the tag end you move through each step.

Tie it step by step

1
Loose overhand
Standing line Moving tag end
Step 1 of 5
Tie a loose overhand knot 15 cm from the tag.
2
Through eye and overhand
Standing line Moving tag end
Step 2 of 5
Pass the tag through the lure eye and back through the overhand.
3
Three to four wraps
Standing line Moving tag end
Step 3 of 5
Wrap the tag three to four times around the standing line.
4
Back through the overhand
Standing line Moving tag end
Step 4 of 5
Bring the tag back through the overhand knot.
5
Hold the loop size
Standing line Moving tag end
Step 5 of 5
Wet, tighten while holding the loop size you want, and trim.

Common mistakes

• Loop too large, which tangles trebles.
• Letting the loop close while seating the knot.

Keep in mind

• A 5–8 mm loop is usually enough movement.
• Check the loop has not chafed after fishing structure.

Skill details

Level: intermediate
Lines: mono, fluorocarbon
Use cases: hard lures, streamers, jigs

Common mistakes

• Loop too large, which tangles trebles.
• Letting the loop close while seating the knot.

Things to keep in mind

• A 5–8 mm loop is usually enough movement.
• Check the loop has not chafed after fishing structure.

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