I have been tying up some eel rigs using a 94150 Mustad hooks and a snell knot. This might be a stupid question, but what side of the hook do you prefer to have the line run down, the front or the back. I plan on trying hooking the eels the way "#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&" showed and didn't know if it would make a difference . Hope this makes sense. Thanks.

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I have been tying up some eel rigs using a 94150 Mustad hooks and a snell knot. This might be a stupid question, but what side of the hook do you prefer to have the line run down, the front or the back. I plan on trying hooking the eels the way "#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&" showed and didn't know if it would make a difference . Hope this makes sense. Thanks.


I don't think it makes a difference with the hook and line size you will be using, but why not run it down the back, leaving more hook gap open. Nothing like a good octopus hook and a snell knot. Good luck.

snell works best on hooks with an offset eye. Go in from the top and run down the back of hook, 4 or 5 wraps and pull tight after moistening.Knot usually ends up inside.

I have been tying up some eel rigs using a 94150 Mustad hooks and a snell knot. This might be a stupid question, but what side of the hook do you prefer to have the line run down, the front or the back. I plan on trying hooking the eels the way "#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&" showed and didn't know if it would make a difference . Hope this makes sense. Thanks.

Are those the bronze Mustad "live bait" short shanked hooks? If so, I caught hundreds of bass on those hooks over the years, and I never snelled a single one--basic palomar was all I ever used.

I agree with Chris--you only need to snell hooks with an offset eye.

Those are the ones Mike. I am trying to pay more attention to detail this year and in case that 50 ever comes along. I'm sure the snell doesn't matter that much but I will give it shot.

Are those the bronze Mustad "live bait" short shanked hooks? If so, I caught hundreds of bass on those hooks over the years, and I never snelled a single one--basic palomar was all I ever used.

I agree with Chris--you only need to snell hooks with an offset eye.

Ditto.......I use these hooks chunking and live lining all the time. Palomer knots and half uni's....

Are those the bronze Mustad "live bait" short shanked hooks? If so, I caught hundreds of bass on those hooks over the years, and I never snelled a single one--basic palomar was all I ever used.

I agree with Chris--you only need to snell hooks with an offset eye.

always...kept it simple stupid ....use snell w/ eye up or eye down....

snell works best on hooks with an offset eye. Go in from the top and run down the back of hook, 4 or 5 wraps and pull tight after moistening.Knot usually ends up inside.
Is that before or after you put a few knots in your leader??

For straight shank hooks use a palomar knot.