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Snelling a Hook

Originally fishing hooks were made

with a flattened or spade end rather
than an eye, and some still are. This

method of attaching the fishing line to
the hook will work for either. There
are lots of turns round the body of the

hook and it helps, if using
monofilament nylon, to moisten the

knot with a little saliva to help these
turns to slide up tightly.

1 Bring the line through the eye of the hook
if there is one and lay along the shank of

the hook. Bring the short end round to
form a loop with the end on top.
2 Bring the short end out parallel with the
shank of the hook.

3 Bring the loop round the shank of the
hook and pass it over the end of the
hook.

4 Carry on bringing the loop round.
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5 As the loop is worked round the shank of
the hook ensure that it passes over the
short tail which should be held in place.

6 Continue to pass the loop round and
round over the end of the hook and the

short end.

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