The best snell knot! Snell knot for Circle hooks!

ZLF the best snell knot!

In this demonstration I show you guys how to tie, what I believe is the best snell knot.

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[DanieHattingh]

I knew this knot years ago and forgot about it! Nice one.

[thomasgibbons]

My buddy and I discovered this method in Feburary 1978, while on a trip to the 60 fathom grounds, off the Jersey coast. The reason it came so easy to us, ... because I tied my own flies. So I employed the same hand whip method as in finishing the head of the fly. It was a minor bright moment for us. Whoever discovered that technique deserves the honor. One slight difference is taking the tag end up through the eye
and forming a loop that you pinch w/ thumb and index firmly against the shank, (the tag lays next to the eye)then putting right hand index and middle finger thru loop and begin the hand whip method. Like this you will have no loss of line(tag). But the method you show results in the very same knot. Amazing, thought I would never find someone who truly knows the proper method to snell a hook. Thanks brother, it would be great to fish with you. God bless.

[donovannaidoo]

Shot bro...learnt the knot from you ...excellent knot

[firozemoosa]

As always, very good content for us south African rock and surf anglers. Something we can learn from instead of other channels that want to push brands only down your throat, these other guys lost the plot. Great channel and keep it up

[gregdorey]

Great knot. Clean. It is the best on my trokar circle hooks. My other snell favourite has the tag end come out by the eye. That can cause an issue with slippage. This knot doesn't seem to have that problem. Thanks.

[sly-ny]

Cheers from aus will be using this on my mulloway(kob) rigs from now on👍

[derrickboscombe]

Thank you Zander once again for an informative video.👌

[tokay]

I'm gonna start tying my Snell like this from now on, I like this snell way better than the other snell i was tying

[adriantitus]

Awesome! This is how i tie my snells from now on.

[THE-FISHERMAN-]

GOOD STUFF MATE VERY WELL DONE IAM WATCHING FROM AUSTRALIA TIGHT LINES 🇦🇺 🙂 👍

[slowjocrow]

I've been trying many different Snell knots recently but never seen this one before. Very interested to try it

[dylanwilliams]

good clear video showing how its tied. if you slightly change the way its tied you can tie the exact same knot straight onto line without cutting a length off.

[pradeevdhora]

Howzit Xander, hope you are well. I've been trying new knots recently and I came across your demonstration. I'm excited to share that I've actually got it right. Thank you for the demo. Much appreciated. Simply love your channel. Top class 😄

[samuelpillay]

Thanks alot very informative can't wait to try it on some reef fishing in kzn

[dudleyjames]

Need more videos please great to watch and awesome tips
Some more rigs and bait clips would be great
Thank you
Keep up the great work 👍👍

[-ShootTheGlass-]

Thanks for another option for Snelling

[kennyscott]

I could never get an ordinary snell to hold. Now this one works for sure

[adaankidson]

Thx man daai nou n lekker knoop, gooi biekie vir ons n tjoka harder aas vir honde

[AnglingAddictssrilanka]

thanks for sharing...i use the regular snell..the movement makes me nervous too haha..i am going to give this a go...

[maaifoediedelarey]

You did the knot correctly, good technique, and very importantly, unlike many, didn't pull the whole knot straight when the line is already through the eye, but instead pulled first, then pushed the leader through the eye, that does avoid abrasion on the eye which will happen with other Snell ties when the leader is pulled through the eye to tighten everything up - a big mistake.
In general, I'd say don't tie a Snell on a straight hook eye - either on a turned inwards eye, or turned outwards eye hooks (i.e. Octopus hooks) are suitable for Snell.
Abrasion is the enemy of any Snell knot, always be careful where the line moves through the eye - that inside of the eye most of the time is rough and abrasive at the bottom shank side, and with the line constantly rubbing against it, will weaken the line - this happens mostly if tying a Snell on a straight up eye hook - to counter this, a small rubber tube can be inserted over the leader line right where it passes through the eye.