Just came back and reviewed this as I needed to tie up some new snells after using up my backlog of three years worth of pre-tied rigs. Thanks for simple and easy to follow instructions.
This is genius and the best knot for big hooks. Thanks Catfish Dave. I've watched this video at least 20 times. You rock man and it's ok that you bought a boat, I don't care what anybody says. My favorite video of yours to this day is 'I don't need a boat' when you landed 2 decent fish at the same time with that metal music playing but, I watch everything you put out. Keep it up.
I learned this method from you and have found that the bottom half of an old ball point pen works real well for a straw. It tapers down to make cinching the knot tight easier for me.
Congrats for showing the only correct way of tying a perfect SnellKnot! The knot is also known in some parts of the US as a NailKnot. It was originally invented for tying the line to hooks with Spade End (no eye). I've been using this exact knot for tying the line or the leader to Spade End hooks for more than 40 years; never failed! Works perfect on Circle Hooks too. Be aware that some brands have rough edges inside the eye of the hook, if not manufactured with a brazed eye; a piece of rubber (bicycle air tubes), or very short sleeve of Tubular Shrinking Foil (for electronics), or simply an O-ring will prevent damage to the knot. I even use this knot for Mustad Spade End hooks size #32, when tying with 0.08mm mono. They are SMALL! (only 3½mm long). I bought laboratory injection syringes with extra thin cannulas (injection needles), using the needles as ultra thin tubes to tie these knots on #32 hooks. By the way, the syringes with the needles attached comes in handy when injecting air into worms and small dead fishes, thus creating floating baits; however, very long laboratory injection needles (20cm to 25cm) are needed for this specific purpose. Tubing material suitable for tying this knot can be obtained from different sources, like Spray Cans (deo), or Ball Pens, and thinner tubing from for example Perfume Flasks. The best to use as very thin tubes are needles from common injection syringes. This knot interlocks the main line entirely with all the loops on the shank of the hook, contrary to most other knots claimed to be "best" for Circle Hooks (and Spade End Hooks). Some other socalled "easy SnellKnots" does not fully secure the line at the point where it, after going through the eye of a Circle Hook, only enters the first loop on the hook shank; if pressure occurs on the line/leader towards the hook the knot might loosen up. Neither does such knots protect the main line as it is exposed on the outside of the knot itself. Finally, such knots seldom align the line/leader correct with the hook; remember, Circle Hooks are designed for the fish to hook itself. The knot must be perfect in any imaginable way. It's fair to mention that a variation of this knot can be tied without any tube; BUT if tying the knot without a tube unfortunately the line itself will inevitably end up being twisted/kinked throughout the whole knot when the loops are turned around the hook shank, thus weakening the strength of the leader/main line. With a little practice it's very easy to tie this genuine Snell Knot; even far out on the ocean in a rolling boat. I always keep a sortiment of different sizes of tubes in my tackle box.
Thx for your videos Catfish Dave. Informative and fun to watch. My old arthritis fingers having trouble tying smell knot. Wondering if improved clinch knot would consistently hold 30lb plus catfish?
Thanks for the how to ya made that look easy enough I’m confident enough even I will be able to repeat it note to self swipe a few straws to keep in tackle box
Evertime i watch a video on how to snell a hook they make it so complicated.this one was good and simple.i learn how by watching catfish and crap he one of my first and favorite RUclips channel
I've been using Gamakatsu hooks for several years and never had a point break. But like you said it's not as good of steel they're using now. Great video Catfish Dave.Fish On 🐟 🐟 🐟
Thats the same knot I use. First time I tied the easy snell I didnt like the way it looked nor did I trust it. What knot do you use to tie your leader to the swivel?
Is there a reason most cat fishermen use a snell instead of a palomar? I’ve always used a palomar and haven’t had a problem although I’ve not caught anything over 50 lbs either. I always liked it because I could tie it in the dark without having to look at what I’m doing.
With a J hook a Palmer or surgeons knot is fine, you can also use a trilene knot. The advantage of a snell knot on a circle hook is it pushes the hook forward just a little increasing the hook up ratio.
Learn the traditional snell...its the hardest to learn but its the Real Deal. I learned it after practicing for several hours. Your knot works though, I think yours is a Nail Knot.
Just came back and reviewed this as I needed to tie up some new snells after using up my backlog of three years worth of pre-tied rigs. Thanks for simple and easy to follow instructions.
This is genius and the best knot for big hooks. Thanks Catfish Dave. I've watched this video at least 20 times. You rock man and it's ok that you bought a boat, I don't care what anybody says. My favorite video of yours to this day is 'I don't need a boat' when you landed 2 decent fish at the same time with that metal music playing but, I watch everything you put out. Keep it up.
I learned this method from you and have found that the bottom half of an old ball point pen works real well for a straw. It tapers down to make cinching the knot tight easier for me.
Thank you Dave for doing this video. I have struggled with this knot and this is the easiest by far for me.
Love the way you tied that snell. I will be doing so from now on. Thanks for all the teaching you do!
Congrats for showing the only correct way of tying a perfect SnellKnot! The knot is also known in some parts of the US as a NailKnot.
It was originally invented for tying the line to hooks with Spade End (no eye). I've been using this exact knot for tying the line or the leader to Spade End hooks for more than 40 years; never failed!
Works perfect on Circle Hooks too. Be aware that some brands have rough edges inside the eye of the hook, if not manufactured with a brazed eye; a piece of rubber (bicycle air tubes), or very short sleeve of Tubular Shrinking Foil (for electronics), or simply an O-ring will prevent damage to the knot.
I even use this knot for Mustad Spade End hooks size #32, when tying with 0.08mm mono. They are SMALL! (only 3½mm long). I bought laboratory injection syringes with extra thin cannulas (injection needles), using the needles as ultra thin tubes to tie these knots on #32 hooks.
By the way, the syringes with the needles attached comes in handy when injecting air into worms and small dead fishes, thus creating floating baits; however, very long laboratory injection needles (20cm to 25cm) are needed for this specific purpose.
Tubing material suitable for tying this knot can be obtained from different sources, like Spray Cans (deo), or Ball Pens, and thinner tubing from for example Perfume Flasks.
The best to use as very thin tubes are needles from common injection syringes.
This knot interlocks the main line entirely with all the loops on the shank of the hook, contrary to most other knots claimed to be "best" for Circle Hooks (and Spade End Hooks). Some other socalled "easy SnellKnots" does not fully secure the line at the point where it, after going through the eye of a Circle Hook, only enters the first loop on the hook shank; if pressure occurs on the line/leader towards the hook the knot might loosen up. Neither does such knots protect the main line as it is exposed on the outside of the knot itself. Finally, such knots seldom align the line/leader correct with the hook; remember, Circle Hooks are designed for the fish to hook itself. The knot must be perfect in any imaginable way.
It's fair to mention that a variation of this knot can be tied without any tube; BUT if tying the knot without a tube unfortunately the line itself will inevitably end up being twisted/kinked throughout the whole knot when the loops are turned around the hook shank, thus weakening the strength of the leader/main line.
With a little practice it's very easy to tie this genuine Snell Knot; even far out on the ocean in a rolling boat. I always keep a sortiment of different sizes of tubes in my tackle box.
i reaaly liked this...what knot do you prefer for the swivel? i dont think you mentioned it before.
Love it, that's so much easier than the way I've been tieing. Love all your videos, That's one big Bait too!
Thx for your videos Catfish Dave. Informative and fun to watch. My old arthritis fingers having trouble tying smell knot. Wondering if improved clinch knot would consistently hold 30lb plus catfish?
That's king daddy Snell right there.. 🤟😎
Is this the actual line u use for tying hooks or is it just big so u can see easy on the demo? What pound test is that?
125
I use smaller line if I'm targeting flatheads because I believe they spook a little easier
it also depends on the hook I'm using..some hooks I tie 50 to 80lb
Thanks for the how to ya made that look easy enough I’m confident enough even I will be able to repeat it note to self swipe a few straws to keep in tackle box
You're THE man Dave!! I have never seen a fish head that big used as bait. Ya!!
That's the same kind of snell knot that i use. It may take a little bit longer but it's worth the time. and it looks really good.
good video Dave, I am going to try my luck with this version of the snell, I can see the difference you talked about
Evertime i watch a video on how to snell a hook they make it so complicated.this one was good and simple.i learn how by watching catfish and crap he one of my first and favorite RUclips channel
Good channel Dave. Appreciate your videos here in eastern KY
I've been using Gamakatsu hooks for several years and never had a point break. But like you said it's not as good of steel they're using now. Great video Catfish Dave.Fish On 🐟 🐟 🐟
All I do is catfish since retiring from the Army, and I use gamakatsu hooks and I have never had a tip break or have one bend or straighten out.
Love the carp head 😎 I've used carp heads and carp steaks as bait, after scaling them of course. Plenty of large cats, gars and dag blasted turtles 😂
somebody (Dave) sat on the river bank between strikes and thought "i wish there was a way to tame that dang loose end"
So Dave I need to grab the tag like a pit bull should I growl when I do it lol thanks for the info that was easy !!
I'm going to have to try this. Thanks Dave.
This is the best Snell knot!
Dagblasted I got too much line lol gahlee look at that bait. Catfish I Don't Need A Boat Dave.
Thats the same knot I use. First time I tied the easy snell I didnt like the way it looked nor did I trust it. What knot do you use to tie your leader to the swivel?
usually a clinch knot
Makes perfect sence ,i like that idea ,thanks for another very informative video ,,,Catfish Dave
Is there a reason most cat fishermen use a snell instead of a palomar? I’ve always used a palomar and haven’t had a problem although I’ve not caught anything over 50 lbs either. I always liked it because I could tie it in the dark without having to look at what I’m doing.
With a J hook a Palmer or surgeons knot is fine, you can also use a trilene knot. The advantage of a snell knot on a circle hook is it pushes the hook forward just a little increasing the hook up ratio.
This guy knows what he is doing!
What knot do you use for swivels Dave?
I just seen that river rise 2inches when that king bait hit the water lol!
That's the true Snell knot
Nice video Dave
Very cool demo 👍
My girlfriend was trying to figure out why the soap quit working lol
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I'm going to try you're Snell Knot the next time I go fishing
Thanks dave hope you get a big cat fish with that bait
Awesome Video, Dave!!
Was that a carp head?
Clever. Thanks Dave
Learn the traditional snell...its the hardest to learn but its the Real Deal. I learned it after practicing for several hours. Your knot works though, I think yours is a Nail Knot.
It's the exact same knot just easier especially with heavy line
Great Idea thanks
I use a palomar knot. Simple, quick and 95% strength of line weight. Never had one come loose.
Palolmar knot is strong, but the snell supposed to help in setting a circle hook the way it lines the hook with the line.
@@gregtrent5068 I will look into a snell, thanks.
Hahahah. That's not a bait.... That's a bait!
Good how to video! 🎣✅👍💕🙏
I like it dave going to try that
Thanks Dave.
Dave still waiting on the bait tank video. Come on its flathead time. I wanna see you're set up.
in the future
I use a NO knot snell, 2 lb. to 40 lb. never lost a hook yet. Maybe luck dont know....Appreciate the info tho.
Rhyming like celebrity Dave
The uni snell
love the big bait and it is true big bait biger fish
Damn at that bait.
The easy Snell's a joke I had nothing but problems with it
Go BIG or go home!!!
Panfish lol I agree
another great tip. thanks catfish Dave.
your ez snail looks wrong. in this video. the line looks to me as if its coming through the eye wrong
I shared this video hope you don't mind!
lookes like your easy snell is not tied correctly for ultimate hook set. line will pull hook out of fish mouth. I enjoy your videos.
Moans are real! After age
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That's a bait looked like a sucker or carp head