This tool takes a little getting used to, but it works really well, for those of us who have dexterity issues with our hands. P.S. My favorite knot tier is the electric one, I reviewed.
Thanks mate. I’m taking my son fishing tomorrow and I inherited all my dads old fishing gear, always remember him using one when I was little and never knew how it worked. Thanks again chief.
Perfect tool for tying fishing line and making different rigs, makes life easier when circling line round hook and holding it in place. Just needs a bit of time to get used to it. Thanks for the clip.
Thanks for commenting on one of my videos. I have just uploaded another, more modern version, of this fishing hook tying gadget. Its made from plastic, but is well made, and still very cheap to buy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vcA7sWdk7GQ.html
I believe you should pass the wire through the hook's eye opening first, from the back to the front (side where the hook's point is curved at), then you would start to enroll the wire etc , like you did... That will make your tie and the entire assembly much stronger and reliable when you set the hook on a fish IMO!
The knot I tied is to demonstrate that you can use a spade hook, with this device. You can if you want, indeed run it through the eye of a hook, if you don't use spade hooks.
Well you made me understand this particular knot tyer tool. I've looked at it and thought it was just a complicated looking tool. Nah, the nail knot tool is easier. But I can now see how it's done. Catfishing with that tied on hook would never get off unless the line broke! Thanks from these old arthritic hands. Btw, Snelled hooks go back as far as I can remember when I was a boy in the 1950's... the knot is only as weak as the line strength. The knot will not slip! And now there is a tool to help tie it.
Thanks for your comment. I have a few other knot tying tools I must get around to making videos for. (I've had them for about 6 month now) P.S. My personal favourite so far, is the battery powered one.
@@GarryPurcell and I've had the same impression with that one, too. So I'm subscribed I'll be interested in seeing how a battery operated fishing knot tool would be helpful. Thanks for response. So many dont respond. Kinda makes me feel as though my thoughts dont matter.
I have several of these tools. You forgot to put the line through the hook eye first, unless of course you wanted to demonstrate how to tie a hook without an eye, but you never mentioned. Nice video thanks.
I didn't have a spade hook handy, so I used a standard hook instead. It makes little difference which hook type you use, but as you have stated, it's probably better to thread the line through the eye of the hook.
thanks for the video I'm going to buy another one also, I tried using the picture instructions but just couldn't get it I really appreciate you taking the time to making this video, took me my 2nd try using this method and also I should mention I use size 10 hooks for the trout over where I live very small hooks and boy does this tool and the video make it easier than looking at the pictures thanks again.
For such a cheap device, it works amazingly well. But its rather tricky to figure it out how to use it simply from pictures, as you have already stated. P.S. Thank you for watching my video, and taking your time to comment on it.🙂
You're luckier than I am. Bought the same device online in Indonesia but it came without any instructions! Thankfully someone thought it would be helpful to make a RU-vid video about it.
I believe that the reason the line moved up and down the hook was because you double wound over the line on the hook and therefore couldn't tighten enough. The big question for me is with a spade end hook, would the line run in front or behind the spade end. I lost 8 hooks a couple of weeks back and I believe it was because the line ran in front of the spade end. When you pull the hook, it tends to pivot forward at the spade end and this can cut through the line. Always have the line running down the back of the hook!
Interesting question regarding the position of the line to the spade. I really haven't noticed a problem myself. Maybe check the spade itself, and see if it has excessively sharp edges.
@@GarryPurcell Yes that did cross my mind. The hooks are supposedly a good brand but I may move over to using the gadget on a eyed hook as I fish with paste anyway.
Don’t worry about those little mistakes I make them too . I hate it when I struggle to tie a hook . Because I have arthritis in my hands and some of the new clear monofilament line is hard to see in poor light and I get all done tying a spade hook and then I cut the wrong end . I cut the leader instead of the tag end
@@briarfox637 Its one of those things we simply don't think could happen. I know I never thought the line would cut through flesh, using this tool. So I will be paying more attention in the future.
Yes it can be used with small hooks. I have also made another video with a similar device. I personally think this is a better choice for small hooks. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vcA7sWdk7GQ.html
If only my hands would let me. I had a freak accident where my index finger was cut through to the bone and nerves were severed. (A pull cord handle for a petrol motor snapped, and sliced my hand) I have regained some movment back, but will never have full use of my right hand, ever again.
If your hands are Good, then that's fine. I have lost the feeling in my index finger, due to a cut that went through to the bone, so its very difficult for me, to tie hooks to the line.
Yes a great tool indeed. However I'm pretty bummed. I purchased this tool (before watching your video) with the thought that it was for tying many different knots. Mainly terminal knots. Smh
The knot I tied is to demonstrate that you can use a spade hook, with this device. You can if you want, indeed run it through the eye of a hook, if you don't use spade hooks.
do you think that will work with very very small hook and 2pound line? i am having trouble with the line breaking because most hooks have the eye bent over near the shaft and it is sharp. it is chopping my very thin line.
@@GarryPurcell thank you for the information. i am in Quebec and here most lake and rivers that are readily accessible are so overfished and polluted the big fish are VERY rare. i am currently trying to fish something that is unknown to the locals, mainly carp like fishes and very very small shiners and goby. i am waiting for the lake to freeze over so i can continue fishing. the fishing season pause in september and only start back the 20december. we just had a week of warm weather so that set me back. i wish you a merry christmas and good health!
@@Francois_Dupont I didn't know the lakes were polluted in Quebec. I always thought of Canada as being a pristine environment. P.S. All the best for the holiday season, and good luck with your fishing quest.
@@GarryPurcell sadly people liked to build villages and city close to water. i say almost all the citys and villages are dumping the used sewage water into the lakes after only a bit of filtration to remove the big stuff. it cause the lakes to be full of "fertilizer" and grow algae that sucks the oxygen and block the sunlight. not even talking about the farmers that spread manure on field that eventually end up in the lakes also. where i live they closed the brand-new beach they built because the federal found out the coliform content of the lake was so high it was way higher than the maximum allowed for *skin contact* . we have also algae epidemic each year so bad the whole lake is off limit. i am talking about "Lac Aylmer" a 1-2km wide by 15km lake in Quebec. www.google.com/maps/place/45°48'16.3"N+71°20'53.7"W/ its not even the worst around because other local lake that are smaller have it way worst. of course other waterways in the great north and wild territories are pristine and untouched, but they are very far away and only accessible to boat plane. i dont want to tell anymore negative, but it is only the truth. when i tell my Japanese friend they dont believe and think of Canada as the monster trout land with beautiful rivers and lakes. as a French Canadian myself with lots of spare time i have trouble putting fish on my table. as the saying says, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
@@Francois_Dupont Hopefully the local government will do something about it. Here in Victoria, Australia, there are lots of things happening to clear our waterways, and the fishing grounds are continually being improved. Natural snags, and rock formations are being added to the waterways, and fingerlings of various species being released, there is even a $10,000AU tagged fish released campaign currently active as well. (Catch it, grab the Tag and you get a $10,000AU reward from our government) Commercial fishing is now prohibited in our Gippsland Lakes region, and scallop dredging banned in our Port Phillip Bay region. Fish are now being caught in the mouth of the Yarra River, Melbourne. (Its taken many years for the fish to return to the cleaner water.) P.S. The Yarra River had a reputation of flowing upside down, due to the colour of the water.
Thais only one not takes more time than it takes me doing it by hand 2 tie several different knots I see in your video the main part of the fishing line is pulled tight underneath your hand how many times are you going to be able to do that out in the boat or on the bank where you going to tighten your lineup from like that I tried it with the spool and everything the tool just way too complicated nice presentation I'll just throw it in my tackle box with the other junk I got
Garry, I found that tool. minus the "needle base," along a steelhead fishing stream near Lake Erie - Erie Pennsylvania. What is the name of the tool? Where does one buy this tool? From my experience, it looks like a gadget that creates snelled hooks.
Hi Jack The needle's can be used to help untagle knots. if you go to Ebay, you should find one under "Fish hook knot tying tool" but you will need to scroll through the list to find it.
A friend gave me that. 🤣 I don't know how the @^&!%#$ to use this $#*&^@% crap. He said... lol Thanks mate. 👍 That's gonna make my life WAYYYYYYY easier... :)
I'm not convinced the knot will hold a largemouth bass but I'm willing to give it a try only because I love gadgets. Question though. Is there a reason you didn't thread the line through the hooks eye? Just watching the video it seems that it would be possible.
Это устройство завязывает узлы с воронками для лопаточных крючков. Вы также можете использовать его с крючками с глазами. This device ties snelled knots for spade hooks. You can use it with eyed hooks also.
Hi Ron I have tested three Hook Tying devices so far, with another one sitting on my desk while I'm typing this. (I'll do a review shortly on it) P.S. Each one does the job at hand, and my favourite so far, is the battery powered one.
Garry Purcell was talking to a friend he said depending on the lure the tying would work with this tool on the lure. I know the pad crusher frog could be tyed with this tool.
Say you are getting old! Well, I am 81 and this is very close to the stupidist thing for fishing I have ever seen. I bought one just to see it. Now, I wouldn't hit a dog in the head with this thing. Talk about something made to sell, but not worth the powder and shot to blow it apart? This is IT!
This tool is for people who have difficulty using their hands to tie knots. P.S. I'm over 70 and cannot use my index finger on my right hand correctly, due to an industrial accident.
Look up Mick Knowles demo of Ezzee tie fishing jig it's a cracking bit of kit, I shall be buying one as I suffer from the early onset of arthritis, I have 2 Hook-Eze they make life a bit easier when your down on the beach, Tight Lines Garry thanks for your quick reply John'O
Thanks for the extra info. I will check him out. P.S. I know how hard it is to tie knots with a bad hand. (I cut my finger through to the bone and severed a nerve in doing so (Freak Accident - Petrol Generator handle snapped when I was pulling it to start it ), I'm still getting used to not using my index finger on my right hand. Life goes on and finds a way)
Here is the direct RU-vid link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7gSq9xRX3oM.html Quite a nifty device and an addition to the Fish hook knot tying tool also.
Yes I do fish, but the index finger on my right hand has had nerves severed in an accident, with a petrol generator pull cord, (cut went through to bone) so its very difficult for me to tye knots.😉
@@GarryPurcell No Probs Mate. I am 63 and use a hook tying tool. I have a matchman a Preston`s and two like yours of Aliexpress. So many idiots making negative comments like why not use the eyelet. The big hook and thick line was for the vidio easy to see. Fishing is all about presentation and that`s why we use spade end hooks. Who needs a big eyelet and a big ugly knot. I hope your hand gets better soon. All the best Tight lines.
Sorry but no way I can trust that knot nest slipped up against the eyelet instead of through it as intended. This is a recipe for losing a trophy fish one day.
I suppose it all comes down to the line strength, and whether its been comprised by the knot. P.S. Non Eyelet Spade hooks have been around for many years.
@@juragan6690 That's OK, you weren't to know, my injury is permanent, and the surgeon told me there is nothing he can do to alleviate the pain in my hand, I just have to learn to live with it.
Take a deep breath, and relax a bit.🙂 Wanting things done faster is Ok, but if I did, you would be complaining, that you couldn't see how I tied the knot.
