Snell knot

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Snell knot
Category	Hitch
Related	Knotless knot
Typical use	Angling

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.

Hooks can be bought pre-snelled.^{[citation needed]}

A snell knot egg hooker is used to hold a cluster of eggs or equivalent bait.

References

↑ "How to Tie a Snell Knot? Tips, Video & Easy Step-by-Step Guide". 101knots.com. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
↑ "Snell Knot". www.animatedknots.com. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
↑ Ovington, Roy (1976). Freshwater fishing. New York: Hawthorn Books. p. 60. ISBN 0-8015-2837-2.
↑ "How to Tie an Egg Loop? Steps, Variations & Video Instructions". 101knots.com. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2025.

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