Making a Wire Snelled Hook Tool

Snelling hooks is usually done with line but sometimes you need to wire snell a hook. I like to wire snell hooks that I use to make spinner baits but some folks wire snell leaders on to their hooks. Wrapping the wire on the hook by hand can be slow and painful so I designed a tool to do it for me. In this video I show you how it works and how to make your own.
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[@mahichlavrenteva2099]

*Perfect and I’ve used it for ballon arches as **enjoyable.fishing** recommend well as other decor with parties. It is strong and will hold up well. It works so good that another decorator stole my roll at an event!*

[@Counselor77]

I watched your video a few times to make darn sure of what I'm doing and I made the tool and it came out just perfect. What an ingenious idea for a tool and handy to have, Thank You.

[@EngineeredAngler]

It's so satisfying to hear that someone was able to reproduce the tool and it works perfect for them Cheers

[@lureup9973]

You just keep supplying us lure makers with nonstop great ideas...hats off my man...thank you!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you like them!

[@nelsonsanchezriveronn4003]

Excellent demonstration...step by step...finally an incredible tool for made a Wire Sneller! Thanks for.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pakde8002]

Don't think I will try to make this but the bonus tip will definitely go on my online shopping list. I have a terrible habit of dropping freshly painted or epoxied lures so thanks for reminding us of this golden oldie.

[@johnparkerson2026]

Thanks as a retired machinist and fishing fanatic you impressed me. Thank you for sharing...

[@EngineeredAngler]

Tank you . That's a real compliment coming from a machinist

[@teddyt4989]

Great idea. Thank you for shareng it with us. I can use these clamps to also hold the screen on the lures for painting. Being stainless steal, they will be easy to clean off the paint.

[@tomireland2247]

Just got into making my own lures and your channel has been very helpful indeed. Thanks for the great ideas and awesome content. Cheers from Adelaide, South Australia. 👍

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you. ..love knowing I have viewers in Australia!

[@charlievthetuna]

Made one today and works great! Thanks so much!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Great job!

[@aliposhtpazan2625]

Fantastic idea. I have looking for finding a similar product for years and now I only find it. One the best fishing tool that everybody should have one. I am very happy that I found this video clip. The quality of description is fantastic

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you like it! Thank you very much.

[@ROBERTENRQUEZ-tx9ot]

Can i buy that tools please .​@@EngineeredAngler

[@WalkingPureHeart]

Flipping Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing such an amazing tool.. and the good as gold tips!

[@EngineeredAngler]

My pleasure!

[@garrisonh]

Really good! I will make mine today and the tip at the end was very helpful! Thank You!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@notjustfishing3754]

I really enjoy your videos. I used this snelled hook technique to make a buzz toad. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@EngineeredAngler]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing that...its really satisfying for me to hear that other anglers/lure makers use some of my ideas. Cheers!

[@TRIBE111]

Brilliant !!! Thanks for sharing ! Will be making these !

[@lannabulls]

You're simply a genius my friend!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Wow, thanks!

[@archmasterone]

I agree, if Trump decides not to run again we've found our man.

[@andyroo2232]

This is great and the tip at the end is super useful! I’m getting the hacksaw out now....

[@EngineeredAngler]

Go for it.

[@davidnunnally8782]

I just made one. Surprisingly easy. I used a grinder to finish removing the second tip.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad to hear it worked for you.

[@Counselor77]

What an awesome job! Great video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you very much!

[@learnandteach.108]

impressive, You made that very easy 😉 👍

[@cecilwalley306]

Heading out to the shop shortly! Thanks for the great video!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Have fun

[@WATTSROBIN]

Absolutely excellent.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you think so!

[@HouseTackle]

Your videos are awesome, keep them coming!!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you! Will do!

[@genothdiaz5910]

Pretty good job...as always

[@moonolyth]

Sweet design!!!

[@TheNeverendingProjectsList]

Another great wire tool video thanks for sharing... love the intro cinematography too.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@12clr12]

Pretty damn slick!

[@jorgericardomachadodasilva7663]

Another great video of this very usefull tool. I will make one and use specially on my surf fishing tackle. Take care.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@billbruggink3681]

Thanks so much. Great info on the tool and tip!

[@EngineeredAngler]

You're welcome

[@waynelabit993]

Wow ... this is another great video from a great thinker. I will be making this tool as soon as the hemostats I ordered get in. Can’t way to see the next gadget video.Thanks

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you. ..

[@joeaguilar196]

Wow . sir thank you for that tip on making a little tool . That would be very useful to me . Keep up the good work your new friend . and subscriber from Austin Texas.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks and welcome

[@billyallmon5039]

Very well done

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

love it thank you

[@johann973]

Very good job ! Thanks !

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you liked it!

[@oscar653]

Saludos muy buena esa herramienta

[@EngineeredAngler]

Gracias

[@claudeloi]

Thank you for creative idea that sparks an idea to me to make affordable and customizable long shank hooks for Macro fishing hooks ( no more loss fish)

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@haroldadams6259]

Wish i had one

[@johann973]

I made one and it works !!!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

That is very satisfying to know...thank you for sharing.

[@conniekahl8015]

Very nice!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks!

[@aoolfsgunsandfun2103]

cool tool nice tool making is one of my favorite interests would be cool if you come up with a swivel making tools and progress cant wait till i watch your next vid 👍🌹🍺

[@sergioausrio]

very cool, many thanks for fulfilling our wish and showing the making of this incredible tool. i detroyed a lot of clamps until waiting for this tutorial. we need a nick name for this thing. in german-speaking „drahtschneckenhakenwerzeug“ is to long 😂

[@EngineeredAngler]

I like the idea of a nickname how about, hemosneller, or snellostats or pinchytwisty thingy...Thanks for watching.

[@sergioausrio]

Engineered Angler yeah let's collect suggestions and vote...spriralclamp, aterialsnake

[@jenniferwhite6089]

you did it to me now I have to make one myself I using a vice grip and pliers for mine they do work to yes who does not have surgical pliers on hand yes hemostat my stepdad was a surgeon yeap NEVER had to buy any of them too laughing had some never closed right have few boxes of them to bend the handle to tight them up too yes they are wonder to paint you lures with too

[@KFCFishing]

I learn something from your video

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm glad to hear it...cheers.

[@KFCFishing]

@@EngineeredAngler Thank you

[@n6yun]

Always fun to hear from you keep up the good work It's not easy to drill stainless steel what type of drill bit do you use high-speed low-speed, titanium, Cobalt, High Speed carbon?

[@EngineeredAngler]

That cheap chinese stainless drills like butter....no need for anything special

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Thank you... that's it.. just thank you.

[@EngineeredAngler]

You're very welcome

[@mackarel4932]

That's awesome ......let me ask you where can I buy that kind of wire

[@EngineeredAngler]

I usually just do a search for stainless steel straight wire. Availability, size and price vary so much I don't stick to a single vendor.

[@henniewiese4387]

Hi there love your vids, wanna ask you, is it possiable to make your own split rings?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Its possible....but really difficult. Ive made some from spring steel stainless but only because I wanted some 1/2 inch diameter. Anything smaller and you need a custom jig made frome hardened steel...not worth it.

[@dkbjanquart]

Great idea, do you think this would work to make the loop for a spinner instead of purchasing an very expensive tool

[@EngineeredAngler]

I think it might work...but I havn't tried it.

[@amateodeacosta5868]

Nice job help me out have you ever seen the ( hook on ) wire winder besides the pat number 2253983 I don’t know how to use it, there’s more to it?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Sorry...I've never seen it. The manufacturer must have info on line.

[@SANJU-FISHING]

Nice Haircut

[@EngineeredAngler]

You like it?...The wife has a vested interest , she does a good job

[@weightdr80]

I have looked and looked on KZbin for a DYI wire twisting tool for making spinners. Tack-L-Tool is the closest simple wire twisting tool I've found. The problem with it is it creates too big of a loop for my taste. I the loop were smaller, it would be perfect. It's hard on the hands to use round nosed pliers and using my fingers to wrap the wire close to the eye. The crank on the the Tack-L-Tools for twisting part section close to the eye is preferred. Could you come up with something that would work like your wire snelled hook tool that would work for creating small spinners, like the Mepps or the Panther Martin? If anyone can do it, it's you. You're awesome!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I I have a couple of designs I've been playing with But I've got limited time and the prototype would take me a bit of effort and cost. But I'll get around to it.

[@jorgecarcao1270]

Great idea! Making one up tonight. What diameter wire are you using on that 4/0 hook?

[@EngineeredAngler]

For the spinner baits I use .035 in diameter wire with the 4/0 hook.

[@jorgecarcao1270]

@@EngineeredAngler Thxs, looking forward to trying that!

[@glennsloggett1876]

Nice design on this tool , works perfectly. I'd be careful when your wife cuts your hair, I hope you have been treating her right with all the BS going on, not easy being together 24/7 🤪I'm just letting my hair grown . Now off to find my hemostat to try this. Stay Safe out there.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍...She actually is pretty good at cutting hair..thank goodness I don't make a living with my looks, I'de starve.

[@uglytruth4467]

can that steel knot handle shark?

[@EngineeredAngler]

The wire twist can handle 300lbs but the hook would fail long before...

[@gustavomaciel787]

Cool video. Send me that little tool

[@EngineeredAngler]

They're easy to make...

[@IxBullseyexI]

Can this come undone or just simply snap?

[@EngineeredAngler]

both...if the load is enough

[@theRussianJiu]

It's obvious not to use rolled wire. Is it all welding wire? Where can I buy it?

[@EngineeredAngler]

You can find ss wire in straight segments up to 24 inch lengths pretty easily. The best bet is to Google stainless steel wire and find the best price you can. I've been using orthodonture wire for a while it's actually at a decent price.

[@alanfrye2706]

Make you a deal? Ill fund future videos like this if i can have the tools used in the videos. This is a great idea the problem for me is finding the time to accomplish them. I have enough of a problem finding time to fish at this point.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm like you, time is my most precious resource and I wish I had more of it to build more stuff and do more fishing. Glad you found the video interesting...cheers.

[@freddiegonz4113]

Can I buy one from you?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Sorry I don't sell anything.

[@freddiegonz4113]

Don’t have the tools to do that 👍

[@evlat7581]

;)....,.... Türkiye'den selamlar ( *

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you , greetings from the US

[@GrownManGames]

U should just sell this lol because i dont have the tools for all this lol

[@user-sj6wd8xf8q]

버즈베이트 -나방 =탑워터?

[@ottogillen9113]

Youre the coolest

[@kentyler966]

Hey, I would like you to make me one of the new super duper down shoot, side shoot, show me where to cast, gps , spot locking, Espresso making fish locators for $300. I would be your business-manager and product tester.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I like the espresso maker part....

[@mdwan7250]

Not strong for big game fish

[@fishinfool63]

This was not a big game video. It is a bass spinnerbait video

[@delsmithfishing2891]

Very nice , I will have to make one of these !!! Thank you for the info and sharing !!

[@EngineeredAngler]

You bet!