Mount your lure directly on the line
If you don't have a staple left in your pouch, or if you've ever lost a fish to an open staple, the staple knot should interest you! As you may have guessed, it is a knot that replaces the traditional staple. It is very simple to make, all you need is a lighter. This knot is suitable for leader line (not suitable for braid) of at least 35/100 e diameter.
The principle of the staple knot
Start by taking a lighter and heating the end of the leader to melt it and form a small mushroom. During this step, you must bring the flame as close as possible to the line to melt it without burning it, otherwise it blackens and you must start again.
Once you have a nice sturdy mushroom, you tie a simple knot two or three centimeters from it, but do not tighten it.
Next, pass the mushroom through the lure's attachment, then through the single knot. The only thing left to do is to tighten the single knot which locks the mushroom and the loop.
The tension in the line will keep the mushroom locked in the single knot until you want to change lures.
Easy to open
To open the staple knot, simply loosen the single knot and release the mushroom. You can repeat the operation many times, but over time the knot will deform and damage the leader. As soon as you feel that the wear is too great, it is prudent to cut off the few damaged centimeters. The staple knot has the advantage of being discreet and robust. The only constraint is the size of the mushroom, with 60/100 for example, it does not pass in all the attachments of lures, as with certain leaded heads.
