What is the Snell Knot used for?

Tying the line to the hook shank for perfect alignment and a firm hook-set; Rigging eyed hooks in bottom fishing; Natural bait rigs and double-hook (snelled) setups; Fishing for carp, catfish and other hard-mouthed species, where the hook-set is decisive; Turned-eye hooks, where snelling improves performance.

How do you tie the Snell Knot?

The Snell Knot, sometimes called "the empate," ties the line directly to the hook's shank instead of the eye. That alignment makes the point of the hook drive in a straight line with the pull, greatly improving the hook-set. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Snell Knot hard to tie?

The Snell Knot is rated medium, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Snell Knot?

Tied on the shank, it requires a hook with enough body for the wraps; Loose or poorly distributed wraps reduce strength; Check the direction of the snell so the pull aligns the point of the hook.

Snell Knot

Q: What other names does the Snell Knot have?

It is also known as Snell Knot, Snelled Hook, Nudo Snell, Empate, Empate de anzol, Nó de empate.

Ties the line to the hook's shank for firm alignment and a better hook-set

Also called: Snell Knot, Snelled Hook, Nudo Snell, Empate, Empate de anzol, Nó de empate

What it is for

Tying the line to the hook shank for perfect alignment and a firm hook-set
Rigging eyed hooks in bottom fishing
Natural bait rigs and double-hook (snelled) setups
Fishing for carp, catfish and other hard-mouthed species, where the hook-set is decisive
Turned-eye hooks, where snelling improves performance