What is the Rapala Knot used for?

Attaching plugs, jerkbaits and minnows for free, natural action; Tying on flies and lures that rely on loose movement to attract fish; Fishing for topwater and mid-water predators with action lures; Rigs where a knot cinched tight against the eye would kill the lure's movement; Situations that call for a fixed loop that won't slip during casting and retrieving.

How do you tie the Rapala Knot?

The Rapala Knot forms a fixed loop at the front of the lure, letting the plug or fly move freely for a more natural action in the water. Instead of cinching down tight against the eye, it leaves an open loop that doesn't choke the lure's wobble. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Rapala Knot hard to tie?

The Rapala Knot is rated medium, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Rapala Knot?

The fixed loop slightly reduces strength compared with knots cinched tight for maximum load; Always check that the loop is the right size before cinching it down; Not the knot to use when you want the lure held tight with no slack.

Rapala Knot

Q: What other names does the Rapala Knot have?

It is also known as Rapala Knot, Rapala Loop Knot, Nudo Rapala, Nó Rapala de laço, Laço Rapala.

Forms a fixed loop at the lure to give the plug or fly more action and free movement

Also called: Rapala Knot, Rapala Loop Knot, Nudo Rapala, Nó Rapala de laço, Laço Rapala

What it is for

Attaching plugs, jerkbaits and minnows for free, natural action
Tying on flies and lures that rely on loose movement to attract fish
Fishing for topwater and mid-water predators with action lures
Rigs where a knot cinched tight against the eye would kill the lure's movement
Situations that call for a fixed loop that won't slip during casting and retrieving