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The Snell Knot |
| The Snell Knot provides a strong connection
when fishing with bait and using a separate length of
leader. (You can only use a Snell Knot with a leader.) |
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- Insert one end of the leader through
the hook's eye extending one to two inches past
the eye. Insert the other end of the leader
through the eye in the opposite direction pointing
toward the barb of the hook. Hold the hook and
leader ends between thumb and forefinger of
your left hand. Leader will hang below the hook
in a large loop.
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- Take the part of this loop that
is closest to the eye and wrap it over the hook
shank and both ends of the leader toward the
hook's barb. Wrap for 7 or 8 turns and hold
wraps with left hand. Grip the end of the leader
that is through the eyelet with your right hand
and pull it slowly and steadily. Hold the turns
with your left hand or the knot will unravel.
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- When knot is almost tight, slide
it up against the eye of the hook. Grip the
short end lying along the shank of the hook
with a pair of pliers. Pull this end and the
standing line at the same time to completely
tighten the knot. Trim the tag end.
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