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How to Tie a Snell Knot

Best forAttaching bait hooks so the pull is aligned with the hook shank — classic for circle and bait hooks

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Line sketch, not a photo. Moisten line before you cinch. Practice before you trust it on the water.

Step 1.Pass the tag end through the eye toward the hook bend (or leave a long tag alongside the shank for a traditional snell).

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Real alternatives when this tie is not the right tool.

Palomar Knot

Tying braid or mono to hooks, swivels, and lures — high strength with few wraps

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Mono or fluoro to hooks and swivels when you want a classic, compact terminal knot

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Versatile terminal knot for hooks and swivels; also the building block of the Double Uni

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