Double snell????

[RippinLipz]

Cant find any info on tying a double snell. Whats the best way to tie those puppies?? Any info appreciated.

 

[SuperD]

I just learned this winter and I like to tie the rear hook first and then the front hook. I'll see if I can find a link to the animated step by step. There are several methods shown on the web but many of them were confusing to me. I found one that was easy for me so that is what I use.

 

[Fallriverguy]

I use an egg knot. It is the last one shown.

http://www.wigglefin.com/knots/fishing_knots.html

 

[SuperD]

http://www.fishingkites.co.nz/fishingknots/snell_fishing_knots.html

This is what I use.

 

[SilverBullets]

I use an egg knot. It is the last one shown.

http://www.wigglefin.com/knots/fishing_knots.html

Brian...do you use that method for both hooks? I guess you'd have to make the upper hooks 2nd loop large enough to pass the trailer hook through?

 

[RippinLipz]

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go with SuperD's method it's fast and easy. Gonna tie up a few batches tomorrow thumbsup.

 

[Fallriverguy]

The second loop does need to be slightly larger to fit over the back hook, but it is really not a big deal.

Brian...do you use that method for both hooks? I guess you'd have to make the upper hooks 2nd loop large enough to pass the trailer hook through?

 

[SilverBullets]

The second loop does need to be slightly larger to fit over the back hook, but it is really not a big deal.

I tied a few up last night thumbsup

 

[Mark McWillis]

I use an egg knot. It is the last one shown.

http://www.wigglefin.com/knots/fishing_knots.html

I use the egg loop, too.

 

[SuperD]

Those using the egg loop, how do you manage your hook spacing?

 

[BigD]

Those using the egg loop, how do you manage your hook spacing?

After you tie the first egg loop knot the spacing is easy. Just adjust the distance as you place your second hook onto the leader. The link below is to a youtube video. The video is not great quality but you should get the idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYz_h1vJRp8&feature=PlayList&p=371D20384A543719&index=0

Here's another style of egg loop knot. It's called a Pimped out egg loop. It looks much easier to tie and the video is better quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIO6sE376yQ

 

[Fallriverguy]

Those using the egg loop, how do you manage your hook spacing?

Where ever you place the second hook when you start the wraps around the shank is where it will stay.

 

[DLM]

Okay, I'll play too.

I have been tying my egg loops the traditional way for years, and like many fought the battle of the loop, especially when tying the second or front hook.

About two weeks ago I came across the link below. I watched this guy tie the egg loop from what I call the "front end" instead of from the hook end and I just stared in amazement, why did'nt I think of that. This is so simple and easy to do.worthy12
ps: I come to Sacramento for a few days and all I get is the same rain I could get at home, that's just rude.crymeariver


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSo9HjG5ZUI

 

[twisted lines]

Okay, I'll play too.

I have been tying my egg loops the traditional way for years, and like many fought the battle of the loop, especially when tying the second or front hook.

About two weeks ago I came across the link below. I watched this guy tie the egg loop from what I call the "front end" instead of from the hook end and I just stared in amazement, why did'nt I think of that. This is so simple and easy to do.worthy12
ps: I come to Sacramento for a few days and all I get is the same rain I could get at home, that's just rude.crymeariver


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSo9HjG5ZUI

Thanks DLM I just took several Pictures trying to explain how to do this and I only tie the forward hook like this but it works very well and here is the second one I tied this year just as tight as you want.

 

[BigD]

I just took several Pictures trying to explain how to do this and I only tie the forward hook like this but it works very well and here is the second one I tied this year just as tight as you want.

Don't be afraid to play with your egg loop knots. Below is a photo of a variation that I use below Wells Dam when bottom bouncing for late summer Chinooks. It is tied using large corkies and 3/0 hooks but you could use much smaller hooks and smaller corkies or beads and maybe even a spinner or two when going after Koke’s. The possibilities are endless.

 

[Fallriverguy]

dlm,

I have a good friend that ties his egg loops like that. I have tried it and for whatever reason I like to tie mine the other way.

 

[MMDON]

It is always easier to snell over the eye of the hook then the bend starting with the trailer hook! I'm not sure why people snell their loops over the bend and work the other way??? Looping over the bend of the hook is much more cumbersome.

 

[AFDan52]

Thanks guys for that Infomatiom about tying Snelled hooks. I've been going to try that for a while, now I think I'm going to try to do some. 101goodpost101