Thread: Rapala Knot
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Old 02-06-2007, 11:11 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Terence View Post
So these hold? It was wild, this guy would untie and retie when changing lure instead of clipping them off. I thought he was crazy at first but he could do it fast with no tools. He also ran an 80 lb leader in the surf for Snook and laughed when I told him I had 40lb leader. Great guide with lots of energy. I'll be using this knot to tie on my darters jigs and swimmers/
In lighter leader material, I'd be scared of undoing a knot and then retieing it. Too much risk for wear and compromised knot. With the no-slip, you wouldn't be able to anyways. With heavier material, I've certainly heard of people doing it before. I can't remember the name of the knot that allows you untie and retie without cutting, but I don't think it was the Rapala knot.
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