The Snell Knot - Tie it! Test it!! | H2T | Episode #868

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Get your FREE Knot Guide here! — https://bit.ly/3UnAeIP The Snell Knot is a popular fishing knot used to attach a fishing hook to a fishing line, particularly when using bait for bottom fishing or targeting species with a sharp downward pull. The Snell, while not the strongest knot I’ve tested, it has other attributes that make it desirable for some anglers. It's known for its effectiveness in keeping the hook in optimal position for hook sets. Here's how to tie the Snell Knot: Thread the Line: Pass the tag end of the fishing line through the eye of the fishing hook, from front to back, leaving a tag end hanging below the hook. Wrap the Line: Hold the tag end and the shank of the hook together, then wrap the tag end around the shank and the line above it 5 to 8 times, depending on the size of the hook and the diameter of the line. Pass Through the Eye: After wrapping, pass the tag end back through the eye of the hook from back to front, so that it exits on the same side as the hook point. Tighten: Before tightening the knot completely, moisten it with water or saliva to lubricate it. Then, carefully pull both the main line and the tag end simultaneously to cinch the knot down tightly against the hook eye. Ensure that the wraps are snug and seated neatly against the shank of the hook. Trim Excess: Once the knot is tightened securely, trim the excess tag end close to the knot using scissors or a line cutter. The Snell Knot is valued for its ability to keep the hook aligned with the fishing line, resulting in better hook sets and increased hooking efficiency, especially when using live bait or fishing in situations where a quick and secure hook set is crucial. Practice tying the Snell Knot several times to become proficient, and you'll have a reliable knot for your fishing endeavors. How2Tuesday is presented by Danco Pliers! Danco sports is an industry leading manufacturer of pliers, knives and accessories for anglers worldwide. Since our start in 2006, we have been committed to providing affordable, high quality products and outstanding customer service to anglers and fishing leaders alike. Danco Pliers is located in Stuart, Florida where we wear flip flops to work year-round. Check out Danco here — https://bit.ly/tomrowlandpodcast2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Fishing like a local isn't just about catching fish.
0:03.6	It's about connecting with the environment and the people who call it home.
0:08.0	It's about hearing the stories and traditions that have been passed down for generations and sharing unforgettable moments with the people
0:15.7	you meet along the way.
0:17.9	Fishing like a local is having an experience that stays with you forever.
0:22.2	And with Fishing Booker, you can experience it too, no
0:25.4	matter where you are. Discover your next adventure on Fishing Booker.
0:30.0	Some of the best sail fishermen in the world tie their hooks on with the snail.
0:35.0	Is that the strongest way? We're going to find out right now.
0:38.0	So there's a lot of different ways to tie the snail on.
0:41.0	The snail is basically a uni knot over the hook. What we're doing today is the hook is in a
0:46.8	vice and that makes it very, very easy for me to show you exactly how to tie it. I'm going to put the line through the eye of the
0:53.6	hook and then back through which forms a loop over the top. I'm going to take the
1:00.8	tag end and I'm going to wrap one and then back another six or seven times back keeping the
1:08.8	barrels right next to one another and then I'm going to take the tag in and put it through the loop,
1:16.6	hold on to the tag in with your Danco pliers or your fingers, and then pull the standing line
1:22.4	to snug down the snail.
1:24.4	So we tied the knot, now we're going to test it.
1:27.0	The results are in the snail tests at 93%. The
1:35.0	results is not the strongest knot from the line to the hook.
1:40.0	Each time that we broke this, it broke right inside the knot.
1:44.4	That means that the knot is weaker than the line
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