Snell knot
Hitch knot used in angling
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The snell knot is a hitch knot used in angling to attach a fishing line to the shank (instead of the eye) of a fishing hook. The line may still pass through the eye of the hook, but primarily fastens to the shaft. Hooks tied with a snell knot provide an even, straight-line pull to the fish. 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.[1][2]
| Snell knot | |
|---|---|
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Knotless knot |
| Typical use | Angling |
Hooks can be bought pre-snelled.[citation needed]
A snell knot egg hooker is used to hold a cluster of eggs or equivalent bait.[3][4]
