Circle Hook Knot - The Snell Knot

When using circle hooks you are best to use a snell knot as this will increase your hook up rate. Matt Watson demonstrate how easy the snell is to tie.
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[@hbadge22]

Finally someone ties it the way I always have! All the tutorials have you wrap from the bottom to top and then back through the bottom. This is way better

[@mikey2864]

This has been in my top ten KZbin watches of all time... since it was uploaded. My family can tie them in our sleep now, but that doesn't diminish a thing, in terms of pure one-to-one tutorial content... a KZbin masterclass in how to teach a skill.. I still love watching it. Very much appreciated (love your other content too, goes without saying). Many thanks, Mikey

[@Icecat21]

This is THE best method of attaching circle hooks.

[@OGVampire]

Watching in 2021, this is the best video for tying a knot, lots of other videos have terrible quality and don't have a good camera angle. Thanks!

[@AllFouRoux]

Extremely clear and concise; thank you!

[@bradlockard905]

Learning the snell knot with circle hooks was a complete game changer for me.

[@romz90]

Like wise mate

[@alanmleaf]

BY FAR! The best video on the snell knot. Thank you.

[@skydiverbob1]

This is a masterful video. I've watched tons of these videos and I haven't been able to follow any of them up to now for this knot. Excellent!!! Thank you very much for the WHY explanations too. I'm going to be killer in the water now... :-)

[@marcus604rsd]

Definitely the best video I found for how to make s Snell knot. There are many but this one was to easiest to follow and perform. Thanks

[@normoleson2787]

Another vote for your video being the very best video on snelling circle hooks. I struggled with other techniques for years that all seemed to required magic fingers I don't possess.

[@TulsaDave3]

Best demonstration of tying a snell knot I've seen.

[@tweker69]

Best knot advice EVER.

[@scottmays6583]

Best video regarding the smell knot out there.

[@karlstokes874]

Straightforward, nicely delivered information mate. Particularly like the tubing idea to protect the line from the eye closure. Ive only recently bought some off set eye, circle hooks and was immediately concerned about the angle of the line leaving the eye and the possibility of damage to it. Your video just solved that problem!

[@uberspider1362]

Beginner fisher, saw this one of the leaders already set up, super helpful in learning how to tie more types of knots

[@jasonlopez2576]

Just came back to this video to comment that I have yet to have this knot slip on me. Catching stripers over 30lb with it. Thanks again!

[@davidknight114]

Your videos was the only one I understood! Thanks now I can Snell my hooks !😀👍👍👍

[@brandonlawhon2097]

I haven't had a hook come off in years, but the past 2 weeks I've had 5 come off. Time to switch to this knot, thanks!

[@johnhollis3419]

Thanks a lot for this snell knot video. Really key for me knowing you're tying this on to 600# and less lines. BOL always....

[@Thebunholio]

Beautiful knot, perfect explanation, beautiful shimano stella

[@charlesmcdonald1473]

Just started using circle hooks, thank you for the helpful information.

[@mrstrypes]

Perfect instructional video! Thanks!

[@vu8502]

Awesome video on snelling a hook. Thanks!

[@joaocarlosperronekasznar6370]

What an excellent video! Really, really good!

[@jayytee8062]

I learned something new. Thank you!

[@billygarfield5520]

Very good instructional video, thanks!!

[@Fishing_Addiction_Miami]

Great information,very helpful!!! Thanks

[@bootlegapples]

...excellent instruction video.Thank you.

[@andyk8322]

After watching this I started to tie my rigs like that my hook up rate and catch rate increase massively Thanks 🤙👍

[@thomasmathea2306]

What an excellent demonstration..

[@ZulumanNdodana]

i salute you my brother, you saved my fishing life🕺

[@j.d.williams8145]

great informative video that will help many hook more fish! Thank you sir!

[@PetClipdog]

Thank you, very clear explanation!!!!

[@richardkeepinitreelfishing8849]

Great video. I love that knot

[@BeautifulGav]

Thanks ... tried quite a few, and this is the one I am successful at .. Thanks Mate.

[@davidkeep6526]

Great knowledge to have, especially when the only hooks I use other than the occasional ganged hooks are circles. From the very smallest for Whiting or Bream to 8 and 9/0 for bigger reefies they are so much better than " normal " hooks. Once you learn the " set and forget " method there's no going back! And I can't remember the last gut hooked fish I had!

[@JD-mv8tl]

Thank you for this video all others absolutely sucked yours made sense

[@bobpu3602]

beautiful job，Accurate and clear，Thankyou

[@penny2cocoa1]

Excellent informative video. Thank you! Question: What is the additional "slide onto mono protective material", and who makes or sells it?

[@ItsCartelBoy]

Studied 1 hour now to test it today 😎here I come reds

[@bigcatfishin]

Awesome that works well

[@peterminutti7637]

Great Videos... Greeting from México

[@williamdevine518]

Good video, thank you so much!

[@charlieauer1672]

great demo!

[@simonho1015]

nice video, i have learnt something from this

[@kaylenmoodley4019]

Awesome stuff

[@caseyturner8773]

Fantastic video

[@kentcostello8099]

Thank you for the info and the video how to.👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@sv2296]

So I guess I should use this know for all my hooks especially circle hooks, and use the uni know for every thing else? Thanks for all your videos ultimate fishing team

[@joedarden4315]

Outstanding

[@josemarrero7982]

Awesome effin video brother! Thanks for ALL THE ELABORATE INFO MAN! I feel like I’m ready for the catfish and strippers now! 🐟 🎣

[@gooddoggo2258]

Go get em!

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

Would u snell ur hook over using a crimp in 150 flor carbin leader Seaguar ..?witch would u prefer?

[@MichaelGile19]

40% hook up before 85% hook up after Good looking out man!

[@phillipbrown4963]

It's a bit hard to see from the video - but do you put the wraps over the top of the chafe tube?

[@rickbold9337]

So do you use the circle hooks in trolling skirts or only on bait?

[@wayneramm7288]

Great vid mate Question How do I make a paternoster rig with snelled hooks Cheers

[@THE-FISHERMAN-424]

GOOD JOB MATE 🙂

[@demolaj1]

rebeck knot is the king of all knots !!! period end

[@davidcollins1705]

Thanks!

[@sufianahmaddaman2179]

ok the best video....

[@smiles0901]

Thanks so much for the small vs large understanding and the mono twist tips!!!! I’m learning and I LOVED your explanations, each covered something of importance!!! ❤️

[@slowjocrow6451]

Does it matter if you go through the loop from above or below at the end?? Sometimes my loop gets a bit twisted so I don't know what was the original side-up anymore

[@matthewjacobs141]

Should I look for Circle hooks with a longer shank...any suggestions...oh...freshwater..trout...4lb fluoro. leader

[@fishontv123]

Should I use this instead of the Uni Knot for 12lb line and a 2/0 circle hook? And can you still do this on a circle hook that has an angled eye?

[@suzetterideb6449]

Thank you.

[@stevensmith4752]

Circle hooks are a welcomed example of a technology from commercial fishing crossing over into amatuer fishing. I was shown how to do a snell knot using a different technique. It didn't consider the memory in the line etc. I think your technique would be closer to what they do on long line boats. That said the long line boats use some pretty thick line in tying to the hook.

[@nodrama490]

Thank you

[@motoputz3201]

1:41 too funny, I've been searching far and wide for 4lb. braid for trout fishing and your fishing for moby

[@nabu-malikata]

Nice video

[@joedarden2276]

Good Job

[@daved7994]

Is the knot possible with wire, for sharks?

[@jaimeperezchavez6046]

How many feet of leader do you think for cubera ?

[@joedarden2276]

Well Done

[@manuellozano4424]

What is the name of the sleeve you put over the line?

[@juantorres8536]

Badass

[@swampswamp1803]

The only reason I’m going to learn this knot is cause it looks cool 😂

[@hikenmikes8262]

Is this knot a tougher tie with 15-20lbs mono?

[@pv1794]

This is great, thanks!

[@jamelalimi5813]

I like the video and ....your accent!

[@marcelcabrerasalvat]

Hey Mat! what circle hook tou use for marlin¿?¿??¿?¿ Thank's!

[@lornehargis2614]

12

[@maringcoffee]

What brand and size is that hooks?

[@ryanm5555]

where do you get the stong of leader

[@studisco]

Brilliant, thanks. Go the wallabies

[@Wazza722]

How many turns would you recommend for 12lb Fluro?

[@anthonyleavey7514]

Why go through the front side of the hook eye? I’m only curious as Peter Pakula talks about the point being in line with the direction of pull.

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Hey Antz. He might be talking about J hooks, as with a circle hook you want it to roll into the corner of the mouth.

[@calebholland783]

Thank you so much this will be such a great help for me

[@fredflintstone1547]

why did you go throught the front of the eye on one hook and then the back of the eye on a different hook?

[@josephacker5716]

Can I tie this knot with 80lb braid for catfish?

[@theobeukers]

Thank you for sharing this masterful video. Very clear and helpful. What brand and type of Circle hook are you using in the beginning (0.30 second)?

[@UltimateFishingTV]

VMC circle hooks

[@theobeukers]

@@UltimateFishingTV, thanks a lot. What size is this (at 30 sec) and a specific type of VMC?

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Thats a VMC Tournament Circle 3x Strong size 10/0

[@theobeukers]

@@UltimateFishingTV Thanks a lot for sharing the information. Wish you all the best!

[@OGVampire]

By the way, I use 10 pound braid for catfish.

[@davidchipman7612]

genius the small things count

[@aleenabeel8232]

❤❤

[@rangaroo6385]

Will this knot work with fluorocarbon since fluro has more memory and tends to unwind

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Yes it will, we would tie this know more often with fluorocarbon than monofilament.

[@protraveller13]

Nice b posting

[@fhenry8571]

guru

[@Heeman5]

I totally agree!

[@sciguyjeff]

This the 3rd different way I have seen to tie the same knot

[@keithdubose2150]

A version of the snell eliminates the need for chaff guard .. the power snell

[@seandesmond5924]

15 sec in to the video you hold up a rig with a ball sincer just up from the hook. How do you get the sinker to stay there?

[@UltimateFishingTV]

With the rubber band trick, check out this video on how Matt rig it. www.ultimatefishing.tv/home/video/492/improve-your-hook-up-rate-the-rubber-band-trick

[@markpearcey-ph5nh]

Personally I think a loop is a better option to a snell, better hook up rate.