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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 only easily tied using the near end as the working end, it is only used to attach a hook to a leader, rather than directly to the main line.{{Citation needed|reason=reliable source needed for the whole sentence|date=April 2012}}
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
CategoryHitch
RelatedKnotless knot
Typical useAngling

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.