RAPALA KNOT

[REEFMAN]

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[nico]

I would like to know who uses this knot extensively? I used it during the Shelley Beach comp last week to chunk for tuna. I have to say that I didn't have a single failure, including fighting a large(ish) shark to the boat (all that failed was my back).
 
I do not do the last step (shown as the 3rd step on this illustration where you insert the tag back in the loop formed after the twists). This makes it a bit neater, but it sure as hell still stays an ugly knot that just doesn't look or feel right! Some people finish it with a figure of eight instead of the twists, but I think the line passing twice through the granny knot is an integral part of the strength of this knot (stops it from cutting itself).
 
Anyone put this knot on a line tester before?
 
./n

[REEFMAN]

Nico, if I'm fishing light tackle lures... dropshot, and spinning... it's the only knot I've ever used...! (and that goes back quite a few years!) It's the recommended lure trolling knot for Rapala's - hence it's name. It allows the lure to be unaffected by the knot to the mainline. The loop allows a completely free "action" of the lure...

[nico]

Sure, was really trying to find a table with knot strength per diameter - I get anything from 89% to 95% via google. It just doesn't look right if you know what I mean (been tying it in 50lb fluoro and up).
 
Anyway, it seems to do the job, so I guess I will keep using it 

[REEFMAN]

Ja I know exactly what you mean... it's an UGLY knot, just like the Spider Hitch!

[Capt. Hook]

I never use this knot, and I do not like it.
 
I use a fugure of eight knot pulled properly tight and it is extremely strong and you can control the size of your loop. It is also smaller and neater.