eel leader question

[Striper_Haven_03]

Wondering what knots are best used for making eel leaders. Should I snell the hook then palomar to the barell swivel? I am using 40lb Vanish Fluoro and its very hardd to snell a hook with this stuff and was thinking of just tying a palomar. I know there are several different ways to snell a hook maybe Im doing it the hard way.

Thanks for your help!

Fireman