Shaggytrevally Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hey fellow fisho's i have read books, watched you tube and videos. for the life of me i cant tie a sliding snell knott . They keep just undoing!!!!! HELP!!!!!! CHeeers in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hey fellow fisho's i have read books, watched you tube and videos. for the life of me i cant tie a frigging sliding snell knott . They keep just undoing!!!!! HELP!!!!!! CHeeers in advance. I wish i could help.... im in the same damn boat. looked at animations you tube knot books the works and i still suck at them!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver surfer Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 jeef wilson book of knots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel haber Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Buy the prerigged ones from K ##### T, they work a treat. twin 1 Edited January 22, 2011 by twin1 mentioning kmart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarraone Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I watched a video on youtube from the average fisherman.. very easy to follow and very strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggytrevally Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Silver surfer, i have the book wilsons book of knotts still cant get them to work lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemu Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I wish i could help.... im in the same damn boat. looked at animations you tube knot books the works and i still suck at them!!!! if you can tie a snell to the shank of a hook it is the identical knot perfect tying a snell first also refered to as nail knot but are both the same you only need 5-6 wraps this is sufficient for the knot to work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poacher Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi, My foolproof sliding snell rig involves tying a separate piece of mono off the eye of the first hook. Don't need Geoff Wilson for that one. The Poacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatwhitefin Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi, My foolproof sliding snell rig involves tying a separate piece of mono off the eye of the first hook. Don't need Geoff Wilson for that one. The Poacher i agree with this one, i do the same, some times i use a little elastic band, lubricate n its easy to adjust the distance from the bottom hook, just make sure both hooks are ultra sharp for a definate hook up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Just google it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Hammond Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Used to tie my own but then discovered the pre-tied ones - much better than tying your own - i think there around 7-10$ for 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 geoff wilson, book of knots -basic fishing. Ive learnt how to tie most of my knots from this book. But im sure google would cover what you need also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meathead Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I've spent far too long trying to tie a sliding snell with no success. I've used the pre rigged ones but found that the quality of the leaders leaves something to be desired. Now I just tie a 2 hook fixed rig. Much less fuss and works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdenk01 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 If your stuggling try using a rubber band good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan.widz Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 If your stuggling try using a rubber band good luck does the top hook stay in place when you have a fish on or does it slide down to the knot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdenk01 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 does the top hook stay in place when you have a fish on or does it slide down to the knot? Hi Prawnstar, The top hook does slide down, I prefer the locked snell. for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Wouldnt the smell of the rubber put off fish? serious question. ive heard sun screen does, thats why i wash my hands after applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdenk01 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Wouldnt the smell of the rubber put off fish? serious question. ive heard sun screen does, thats why i wash my hands after applying. Hi Rafinx, Like shaggytrevally, I too was frustrated with sliding snell, I went to the locked snell & prefer the locked snell now. haven't tried the rubber band yet. I dont think it will put the fish off. Ive seen people use rubber bands through the eye sockets of yakka's I dont go anywhere near sunscreen,petrol,oil or grease when Im fishing for the same reason bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just a little tip when using a sliding knot, place a small bead between your two hooks. When the top hook gets a hit it will slide down and the bead will stop the eye of the hook ripping into your bottom knot. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) I like the idea about the beads... Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpzbXsyLJ8 Not too hard with a bit of practice. Edited January 23, 2011 by dicko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Sliding snell rigs will end with lost fish and heart break... use a fixed snell rig, tied to suit your bait. JG Edited January 23, 2011 by Poseidon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtooth Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sliding snell rigs will end with lost fish and heart break... use a fixed snell rig, tied to suit your bait. JG Hi Everyone , Totally agree you will lose a lot of bigger fish due to line burn on the sliding snell , A fixed snell is better but should not be used on a straight shank hook as the eye of the hook will cut into your line under pressure . Tie on a fixed snell wear some glasses and do a test with some leader , you will see the snell fail at the eye every time . A snell should only be used on offset eye hooks . Hope this helps . Cheers Dogtooth...... John..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humesy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 You can use a bent eye hook with the line running straight through the top hook, then bind tight with bait mate (the elasticised bait binder). That will let it slide under pressure. I too prefer the fixed snell. Be sure to get the fixed snell right though. I went through 2 versions and a few lost fish (coupla bigguns too) before getting it right. You need to finish then knot by pulling/tightening the line ABOVE the hook. Any knot or line failure resembling a pigs tail means the knot aint right. Sorry if you already know the snell, but it might help someone out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Snell both hooks so you dont need to worry about the bead. When the top hook slides down it will stop at the eye of the bottom hook without damaging the line or knot as the knot is below the eye. When attaching the top hook, I use a separate lighter mono to perform the sliding snell attachment. Much easier to handle and much tidier too. Also only need 4-6 wraps. Just a little tip when using a sliding knot, place a small bead between your two hooks. When the top hook gets a hit it will slide down and the bead will stop the eye of the hook ripping into your bottom knot. Dave Edited January 24, 2011 by spongy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieand Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I like to run the line through a piece of lumotube etc. then tie the sliding snell over this, it spreads the pressure and hopefully will reduces the chance of line burn. All good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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