Snell knot: Difference between revisions
Appearance
Content deleted Content added
No edit summary |
Very misplaced "only"s. |
||
Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
}} |
}} |
||
The '''snell knot''' is a [[hitch knot]] used to attach an eyed [[fishing hook]] to [[fishing line]]. Hooks tied with a snell knot provide an even, straight-line pull to the fish. It passes through the eye of the hook, but primarily attaches to the shaft. It is a very secure knot, but because it is |
The '''snell knot''' is a [[hitch knot]] used to attach an eyed [[fishing hook]] to [[fishing line]]. Hooks tied with a snell knot provide an even, straight-line pull to the fish. It passes through the eye of the hook, but primarily attaches to the shaft. 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.{{Citation needed|reason=reliable source needed for the whole sentence|date=April 2012}} |
||
Hooks can be bought pre-snelled. |
Hooks can be bought pre-snelled. |
Revision as of 02:14, 2 April 2016
Snell knot | |
---|---|
Category | Hitch |
Related | Knotless knot |
Typical use | Angling |
The snell knot is a hitch knot used to attach an eyed fishing hook to fishing line. Hooks tied with a snell knot provide an even, straight-line pull to the fish. It passes through the eye of the hook, but primarily attaches to the shaft. 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.[citation needed]
Hooks can be bought pre-snelled.
External links