Snell Knot

[Kierran]

Originally Posted by Nodak

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.

[Sea Dangles]

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.

[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

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??

[MikeToole]

For straight shank hooks use a palomar knot.