Using artificial lures is among the most challenging and rewarding types of fishing. While lures vary in design and size, they all have one thing in common. Each lure has an eyelet used to connect the lure to the line. At that point, it is essential to tie a proper knot. An improperly tied knot may fail from slipping or breaking. A strong and secure knot will bear up under the force of a fighting fish. Several knots will work for tying lures. Three of the best are the improved cinch knot, the Palomar knot and the Trilene knot.
Improved Cinch Knot
Step 1
Thread the end of the line through the eyelet of the fishing lure.
Step 2
Wrap the end of the line around the other portion of the line five or six times.
Step 3
Thread the end of the line through the loop of line that goes through the eyelet.
Step 4
Wrap the line end around the other portion of the line once, just below the previous wraps, and thread it through the loop near the wraps.
Step 5
Snug the knot tight to the eyelet. Trim the end of the line leaving around 1/8 inch to prevent the knot from untying under pressure.
Palomar Knot
Step 1
Create a loop in the end of the fishing line about six inches in length. Pass the loop through the eyelet. Make sure the loop is large enough to pass the lure through it easily.
Step 2
Bend the loop back toward the doubled line above the eyelet to form a loop of double line. Pass the first loop through the new loop of doubled line to make an overhand knot.
Step 3
Pass the single loop at the end of the line completely over the lure itself.
Step 4
Snug the knot tight to the eyelet. Trim the end of the line to 1/8 inch just above the knot.
Trilene Knot
Step 1
Thread the end of the line through the eyelet of the lure. Thread it through the eyelet again to create a small double loop around the top of the eyelet.
Step 2
Bend the end of the line back along the line. Wrap the end around the line three or four times.
Step 3
Thread the end of the line through the small loop around the top of the eyelet.
Step 4
Snug the line tightly to the eyelet. Trim the end of the line to around 1/8 inch.
Things You'll Need
- Fishing rod and reel with line
- Fishing lure
- Scissors
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