Quick and Easy Snell Knot

Was messaging with ‪@fishinwithish‬ about one of his knot videos a couple weeks back and mentioned that I had a faster and easier way to tie a snell knot. This also can double as an egg loop knot for fishing skein for salmon and steelhead. As I mentioned to Ish, I can tie this knot in the dark/with my eyes closed and I frequently do when hitting the Erie tribs before sunrise.

[@robertwaters7883]

Thank you so much. I don't use any other method now.

[@reelguysfishing]

I was just watching a video today about "why your knots matter" (or something like that) regarding salmon fishing in NY. They mentioned a snell and a double polymar and then said they would discuss the double polymar because it was easier to tie. I really want to give them the link to this video. 😉

[@fishinwithish]

I never seen this method before, and I like this alot!!!! Like you said very quick and very easy to tie! I think this would be the perfect snell for some chicken liver to help hold it on!!! Thanks for the vid and thanks for the shout out I appreciate it!!!

[@reelguysfishing]

I wasn't even thinking chicken liver (been so long since I fished with that) but should work just fine. There is another version I've seen for an egg loop but I haven't perfected it yet, But honesty, this works perfect for me. I may hit a spot or 2 on the Mon this weekend. Staying away from my normal spot up in Beaver on the Ohio... :(

[@fishinwithish]

@@reelguysfishing I used to use chicken liver every weekend for channel cats, but I may only do it a few times a year now. I have been very busy lately and completely behind on making videos or even fishing lately, but i feel like the locks on the mon should be doin good very soon. Yeah you wont see me headin to ohio to do anyfishin for awhile haha.

[@davidcampbell2661]

Will more than 6 loops work?

[@reelguysfishing]

Yes. 6 is more of a general guideline. Line size and hook size play a factor. Thinner line you can do more without an issue. Larger hook you can do more. I'm sure there's a point with thicker line where you can't easily cinch the knot down but with 8-15 lb line I've done as many as 8-9 loops without issue. Never had a need to do more. If for whatever reason you were using 6 lb line on an 8/0 hook, you would want to and should easily be able to do 10-12 or more.