How to Snell a Hook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Thread the line through the eye of the hook in the direction of the hook shank.

   Pull the line through until you have a length of line about the length of the shaft, or a distance of 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm).,,, You’ll want to hold on to both the part of the line you’ve run through the hook eye and the part that extends away from the hook (the standing end). , You’re essentially making a noose, with the hook shank being wrapped by the noose coils.
   
   Some anglers prefer making only 5 turns.Compare this with the uni-knot version given below. ,, You may want to lubricate the line by dipping it in water or spitting on it before doing this. ,
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   Step 2: Form a loop.

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   Step 3: Thread the tag end of the line through the eye again

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   Step 4: in the same direction as before.

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   Step 5: Grip the hook eye and the line.

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   Step 6: Wrap the looped portion of the line around the hook 7 or 8 times.

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   Step 7: Pull the standing end away from the hook to shrink the loop.

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   Step 8: Pull both the standing end and free (tag) end of the line to tighten the knot.

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   Step 9: Trim the tag end

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    Step 10: if necessary.

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