Tom Rowland Podcast

Get your FREE Knot Guide here! —  https://bit.ly/3UnAeIP The Snell Knot is a popular fishing knot used to attach a fishing hook to a fishing line, particularly when using bait for bottom fishing or targeting species with a sharp downward pull. The Snell, while not the strongest knot I’ve tested, it has other attributes that make it desirable for some anglers. It's known for its effectiveness in keeping the hook in optimal position for hook sets. Here's how to tie the Snell Knot: Thread the Line: Pass the tag end of the fishing line through the eye of the fishing hook, from front to back, leaving a tag end hanging below the hook. Wrap the Line: Hold the tag end and the shank of the hook together, then wrap the tag end around the shank and the line above it 5 to 8 times, depending on the size of the hook and the diameter of the line. Pass Through the Eye: After wrapping, pass the tag end back through the eye of the hook from back to front, so that it exits on the same side as the hook point. Tighten: Be