Knots

These are some different knots.

Trilene Knot
1 Start by passing the line through the eye of the hook twice from the same side, leaving a double loop next to the eye. 2 Wrap the free end about five times. 3 Push the free end through the double loop. 4 Wet the line, and tighten the knot. Cut the free end about 1/4 inch from the knot.

The Rapala Knot
1 Tie an overhand knot. Leave 5" of free end. Run free end throuch the eyelet. 2 Run free end bach through overhand knot. 3 Wrap free end around standing part of line 3 times. 4 Thread free end through back of the overhand knot. 5 Pass free end through loop that is formed. 6 Wet line and draw up tight. Trim excess.

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This page was last updated 3/24/05

Duncan Loop
1. Pass mono through the eye of the lure, then bend it back toward the eye to form a closed loop. 2 Holding the loop and standingline between your thumb and forefinger, wrap the line around the standing line and through the loop four to sixtimes. 3. Start to tighten the knotby holding the lure while pulling on the standing line and tag end. 4. Slide the knot to the desired position by pullingon the standnig line. 5. Clinch the knot in place by pulling hard on the tag end with pliers, trim.

Clinch Knot:
1. Pass line through hook eye and form loop. 2. Make tag end about five inches long and put tag through loop. 3.Wrap tag around the main line eight times. 4. Put tag end through loop, wet line, and pull tight. 5. Hold hook or lure and pull on line to make sure the knot is seated.