Are you still using the wrong way to snell a hook? 

Thanks for watching and for your feedback! Winding the line towards the eye of the fishing hook can create a slightly different knot structure. Some anglers prefer this method because they believe it provides better knot strength and security, particularly when using certain types of hooks or fishing techniques. However, the difference in performance between winding towards or away from the eye is generally minimal and subjective, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference I would say ..

ya I tried this on a flipping hook with a keeper and found this hard to tie with the lack of space the keeper gives you

@@Noblitt5 Yep, totally can see how that can happen.

That would be tricky if using a flipping hook with a bait keeper .. u can use a regular snell knot between the bait-keeper and the eye.. but snell still increases hookup ratio

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74 years ?

Do you still have the same hook then? Never had a snag or break off?

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Try a teenie drop of superglue on the tag of a traditional snell. It dries in seconds and works great on heavy mono.

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Thanks as they say there are many ways to a snell :D generally they all are pretty good but it’s just that moment when you really don’t want it to fail with the prized catch on the end of the line . Check out our Snell video which shows the 6 different ways of snell as well .. thanks for watching !!

It's also known as the Traditional Snell Knot.

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Thanks so much for your comment and for watching our videos !! Yes super glue has been a long time approach to lock the knots but depending on the chemistry of the glue typically Cyanoacrylates they hold but being exothermic reactions it may weaken the line plus making the line less elastic and can break under sudden strain , most deteriorate in saltwater over time .. but if we change rigs often it wouldn’t matter

@Fishingknotsfast And all this time, I thought I had an original idea! 😆 Even though I've been fishing for forty years, I don't research much. Obviously. I use heavy mono leaders with large hooks for flats, and lately, I've ditched the glue for a small, heated screwdriver. I melt the tag to a nice molten ball and press it against the shank. You know how it is. Half the fun of fishing is experimenting. I always make a couple dozen rigs at a time, so it's not too inconvenient.

Thanks for the comment and for watching our videos! Yes a lot of cases it would be fine but through tests there are versions of the same knot that are shown to be more resistant to slippage given the circumstances.. tight lines !

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I've done it just fine in freezing temps when I can barely even feel my fingers 🤷

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Although designed around mono the knot which is a very old knot is perfect for FC ..the multiple wraps and structure distribute stress and increase friction really well, resulting in a strong connection! :)

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Thanks for the comment .. the quick and easy wrap snell is a tricky one .. it is not as secure.. but indeed it’s quite fast to tie ..

That’s a good point indeed . Even though super glue or adhesives have been shown to reduce slippage in knots there are a few concerns . Such as long term chemical impact to the line polymers, glue that hardens stiff promotes cracking and nicks line … but ideally just test it and don’t reuse the rig too much is my advise … and most importantly don’t glue your fingers together !

Thanks for sharing and for watching our videos .. what knots are you comparing specifically? There are a number of variables that impacts knot strength

@@Fishingknotsfast First of all, I was interested in comparing your knot with the traditional snell knot. It gave 60% strength. I also used uni knot snell and easy snell for comparison. The result was even worse.

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Thank you for your comment and for sharing your technique! You’re right, in the video, we didn't pull the first Snell tight against the eye like the improved Snell. This was intentional to demonstrate the potential pitfalls and common mistakes anglers can make. Even if the first Snell is pulled tight initially, over time, similar failures can occur due to the rough edges of the hook eye, especially under the stress of fighting a large fish. Our goal with this video was to illustrate these potential issues and to show why the improved Snell knot can be more reliable in the long run. It's great to hear that you have a method that works well for you, and using a pulling pin sounds like a very effective technique! Thanks again for your input and for watching our video.

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Well, we can learn together then! Let's give it a shot!

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Because silence is awkward and I can't dance on camera. lol

Thank you for your comment. Even though snell was develop for spade end hooks that are eyeless. These was popular in the olden days where many hooks does not have eyes or hole in it that you can pass a line through. These hooks mostly popular with flies for fly fishing . Most of today's hooks have eyes on them. However the snell is still very effective for such hooks and might be the only hooks you have in your tackle box. and if you have circle hooks and octopus hooks the snell is Perfect. Snell allows for better Hook Sets when used on an Octopus hook , circle hook as it turns into the lip of the fish . Without a big knot above the eye it prevents the rig from catching debris or weeds along the bottom of the water. However when fishing toothy fishes you need to be careful and perhaps use this 'INSURANCE' Knot for safety: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-suwRsxB1G0E.html

We use the snell with all hooks and quite honestly you only need 3 wraps. Been a commercial fisherman now for 30 plus years it's the only knot I use.

This knot is the most effective knot used worldwide by carp fishermen and catfish fishermen on straight eye hooks to angle the hook inward as it is shown here. Angling the hook inward the way this knot has been tied in the video allows the hook many times more chances to catch the lip of the fish, much the same way that a circle hook grabs as it is passing by the corner of a fish's mouth. This method using the straight hook with this snell knot even allows a hookup when a finicky fish picks up the bait and attempts to quickly spit the hook before the angler can react or even feel the pickup, catching the lip on the way out allowing many more possibilities for a hooked and landed fish than the typical, non-snelled knots that are more commonly used with straight eyed hooks, like the Palomar and clinch types. This video is a perfect illustration of the use of this snell on a straight eyed hook.I have had much better success using this exact snell tie on straight eyed hooks for bait fishing than either turned up or turned down eyes since I started to tie up this way. It has been working so well for me since I started using it that I will be incorporating this method when I go after Leopard Sharks this fall on the coast. This video was not a mistake. The poster got it exactly right.

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We made it in a step wise format to help make it easier for viewers to follow ;)

Thanks for your comment! for gapped eye hooks - absolutely ...

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Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience,I do agree with you but there are also variables to line type , quality , diameter and so on hence the second method does reduces the risks significantly especially for beginners starting out .. losing a fish is really not a great feeling :) thanks again for watching !!

Thanks for your feedback , the way it was tied is often done by beginners but side by side comparison the second method does reduce the risk significantly, through usage , slippage can happen by the nature of the line and wraps.

Thanks for your comment , it was deliberately done so viewers can see how it’s tied once you get the hang of the concept it can be tied very quickly .

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thanks for pointing out, can you elaborate more why thanks!!

Watch it again…I already switched to this method, regards

Why are u watching since u know everything

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