Knot Tying Guide

Knowing how to tie knots is an essential skill for an angler. Proper knots are needed for for attaching lines, lures and other important gear. Do not take a risk of loosing your favorite Rapala lure – follow these instructions for reliable fishing knots. We put together an easy guide for sport anglers – pick one that matches your style and needs. Not sure, which one to start with? The Uni Knot is a classic that works for the most fishing situations.

SPORT ANGLER'S GUIDE TO FISHING KNOTS

Remember to wet the line before tightening! Tightening a knot on a dry line reduces tensile strength significantly.

THE UNI KNOT

The Uni Knot is an essential knot that every angler should know. This self-tightening knot is great for monofilament lines.

Use it for:
-attaching jig weights to monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders or lines
-attaching leaders, locks and split rings to the monofilament line
-spool knot – for securing the line on the spool

Sufix offers an extensive range of monofilament and fluorocarbon lines and leaders for all fishing situations. Choose a line that complements your fishing style.

THE RAPALA KNOT

The Rapala Knot is a solid, non-tightening tackle knot to be used with monofilament lines. This open loop knot does not tighten by itself onto the lure ring. A loop is formed that allows the lure to swim freely. The Rapala Knot is great for wobbler and finesse presentations.

Use it for:
-wobblers with responsive swim
-small wobblers
-salmon flies
-hooks

THE DOUBLE UNI KNOT

The Double Uni Knot is used for connecting two lines. Connecting monofilament line to braided line? Use the Double Uni Knot!

Use it for:
-connecting monofilament leaders to braided lines
-connecting fluorocarbon leaders to braided lines

THE PALOMAR KNOT

The Palomar Knot is recommended by many famous fishing gear brands such as Sufix to be used with braided lines.

Use it for:
-attaching leaders, locks and split rings to braided line

THE BASIC KNOTS FOR POLE FISHING

The essential knots for pole fishing are the previously introduced Uni Knot and Palomar Knot and the Double Loop Knot.

THE DOUBLE LOOP KNOT

Easy-to-make fixed loop knot.

Use it for:
-leader end loop
-attaching small hooks

The Double Loop can be used for tippets and leaders.

THE EIGHT

The Eight is used in pole fishing and fly fishing for connecting the line to leader.

FG knot

The FG Knot can be used for connecting fluorocarbon or monofilament leaders to braided lines. The FG Knot is the slimmest connection knot which makes it the smoothest choice for long leaders, when the knot needs to travel effortlessly through tiny rod guides

Sufix offers an extensive range of both monofilament and braided lines and leaders for all fishing situations. Choose a line that complements your fishing style. The Sufix lines are made in their own factories which guarantees the best possible quality of products.