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Hitch knot used in angling
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Snell knot
CategoryHitch
RelatedKnotless knot
Typical useAngling

The snell knot is a hitch knot used in angling to attach a fishing line to the shank (instead of the eye) of a fishing hook. The line may still pass through the eye of the hook, but primarily fastens to the shaft. Hooks tied with a snell knot provide an even, straight-line pull to the fish. It is a very secure knot, but because it is easily tied using only the near end as the working end, it is used to attach a hook only to a leader, rather than directly to the main line.

Hooks can be bought pre-snelled.

A snell knot egg hooker is used to hold a cluster of eggs or equivalent bait.

References

  1. Ovington, Roy (1976). Freshwater fishing. New York: Hawthorn Books. p. 60. ISBN 0-8015-2837-2.
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