Homer Rhode Loop Knot

For trolling lures or jigs, this is a good knot because it allows the lure to work freely at the end of the line.

1. Tie an overhand knot in the fishing line a few inches above the end but don't snug it up. After passing the end of the line through the eye of the lure, push the end back through the opening of the overhand knot.

2. Tie another overhand knot above the first, making sure to tie the knot around the line. Finally, snug the overhand knots together.

Suggestion from John Palenske on how to make this knot and the Rapala knot stronger - if you find that it slips with monofilament, here's the fix. In figure 1. after forming overhand knot & passing thru eye double the loop before forming the next overhand knot & tightening. Also since this is the main wear point for this knot & the Rapala knot you can double your line to start with. This will give you some protection because if you break one loop you still have a chance of landing your fish & being able to retie.