Knot library · 95% · Medium
Snell Knot
Gives you a dead straight pull on the hook - proper job for hair rigs and carp fishing.
Where it earns its place
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Knot strength | 95% of line strength |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Disciplines | Coarse, Sea |
| Best for | Hooks, Hair Rigs, Straight Hook Pull |
How to tie it
- Thread the line through the hook eye from front to back.
- Form a large loop below the hook shank.
- Hold the loop against the shank and wrap the line around both shank and loop 7-8 times, working towards the bend.
- Hold the wraps in place and pull the standing line to tighten.
- The knot should sit neatly on the shank. Trim the tag.
Want to watch it tied? Animated Knots has the snell knot. In the app the same steps sit beside the rig you are tying.
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