Day: June 2, 2019

Rapala Knot

How to Tie a Rapala Knot

More often than not, I find that most anglers who cast crankbaits just tie the fishing lure straight to the line.  No matter the knot, the problem is it doesn’t allow the crankbait to have that erratic action. Especially when it comes to jerkbaits and crankbaits like it.  You want the lure to get going a bit sideways, and a Rapala Knot (also called a Rapala Loop Knot), is perfect for this. Rapala Loop Knot Diagram The key to the Rapala knot is being able to tie it efficiently.  Sure, it’s easy when you’re staring at a knot diagram…but can you