Knots. Loop Knot for Jerkbaits?

[JignPig2006]

Dave, or who may know?
What is the name of the knot you tie in jerkbaits to make the loop so they get more action? Is there a diagram somewhere online I can see the steps. Thanks?

[Dave Stewart]

Check out www.animatedknots.com The knot you are looking for is the Rapala knot.

[chunknwind]

Dave, great website. I was just asking Elwood about that loop knot the last time we were fishing. I will definitely be adding that to my favorites page. Cliff

[Moose1am]

Great web site Dave:

I like the dropper loop knot and use it a lot when fishing for crappie with the drop shot method. ie the lead weight on the bottom and the loop knot holding my hook about 18" above the weight.

I know know how to tie the rapala knot too! I want to tie and use that knot when trolling crank bait the next season.

Regards,

Moose1am

[smljaw]

Thanks for the site, Dave! I just added to my favs as well. Can't wait to share this site with others.

[JignPig2006]

Hey I appreciate the website. It was a big help. What is you "normal" knot you use? I use the palamor knot, but sometimes seems to break on a real hard hook set? It was the one I learned from the start when I was young and is easy for me. whats you opinion?

[stratosjoe]

Kind of off subject but yesterday on some fishing show they suggested using a snap ring on your EWG hook with a senko or soft jerkbait if you are using heavy line, it provides more action. I am going to try it ....:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

[Dave Stewart]

Joe: A loop knot on those two applications will do the same thing and not add any additional weight to the rig.

[kc]

Dave,

I too primarily use the palomar knot for most applications - I can't say I have ever broken a knot off with the palomar. I have also tried the loop knot on jerk baits and shad raps but I didn't like it much in that I seemed to break off much easier -- especially on shad raps where the bait contacts bottom. Is there anything you do to deal with this or do you just live with the less strong loop knot? I have resorted to used duo-snaps which gives nearly as much action but is tied with a palomar.

kc

[Dave Stewart]

Kevin: I find what you are saying to be true with some mono and florocarbon lines. I use copolymer lines so I don't seem to have that problem. What you brought up here is a good point...if you are going to use a loop knot you definitely need to check the breaking strength of the line you are using after you first tie the knot. I have tied that knot on some client's lines in the 8 to 12lb test range and I could break the know with very little pressure. I have been using Gamma copolymer this past season and have had fish up to 7lbs in the boat on 8lb test.

[kc]

That makes sense Dave. I have been using 8# Cabelas line which is just standard mono and works well for most applications. I think I will give copolymer a try for this application because the loop knot does give more action to a shad rap. The duo snaps are ok but tend to mute the action some much like tying directly to the lure.

kc

[Dave Stewart]

I pretty much use the palamor...just make sure you wet it good before you cinch it down or you will burn the line and it will break on you on the hard hook set. I will say although I don't tend to use a lot of florocarbon line that when I do I use an improved clinch knot...florocarbon line tends to burn very easy.