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Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7542067 05/17/12 10:46 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,936 Mansfield , TX H hookem horns(Keith) Extreme Angler
hookem horns(Keith) Extreme Angler H Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,936 Mansfield , TX	I snell circles ALWAYS! matter of fact, I snell all my hooks except trebles! I Love GOD,my WIFE&kids & FISHIN!

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Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7542130 05/17/12 11:04 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 209 lake worth,texas B bigcatfishphil Outdoorsman
bigcatfishphil Outdoorsman B Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 209 lake worth,texas	I Snell All My Circles & "J" Hooks. Good Luck Fishing.

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: hookem horns(Keith)] #7542169 05/17/12 11:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 956 Wichita Falls,Tx. S sam sam the mex Pro Angler
sam sam the mex Pro Angler S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 956 Wichita Falls,Tx.	Originally Posted By: hookem horns(Keith) I snell circles ALWAYS! matter of fact, I snell all my hooks except trebles! Me three S.Y.L.B.

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: sam sam the mex] #7543055 05/18/12 03:10 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 859 Krum B Billy Goat Pro Angler
Billy Goat Pro Angler B Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 859 Krum	Originally Posted By: sam sam the mex Originally Posted By: hookem horns(Keith) I snell circles ALWAYS! matter of fact, I snell all my hooks except trebles! Me three harumph +4 "a hook out of water will only catch a fisherman"

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7543077 05/18/12 03:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 88 Helotes B BIGGTXRODD Outdoorsman
BIGGTXRODD Outdoorsman B Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 88 Helotes	I use the "tie-fast" tool, this tool does some awesome knots. "Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after"

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7543308 05/18/12 04:20 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 589 Jack county T TXriggin09 OP Pro Angler
OP TXriggin09 Pro Angler T Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 589 Jack county	If you look on you tube there are some good video's showing how to snell a hook.

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: BIGGTXRODD] #7543648 05/18/12 11:14 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,563 Denton TX Denton Pond Jumper Extreme Angler
Denton Pond Jumper Extreme Angler Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,563 Denton TX	Originally Posted By: BIGGTXRODD I use the "tie-fast" tool, this tool does some awesome knots. +1 www.dentonknifeworks.com

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish] #7546157 05/18/12 10:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 4,125 Weatherford, TX W wh2004 TFF Team Angler
wh2004 TFF Team Angler W Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 4,125 Weatherford, TX	Originally Posted By: tgravley aka stinkbait tom Snell! Always! Si

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7550029 05/20/12 02:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,108 Krum,Tx K Ken N Tx Extreme Angler
Ken N Tx Extreme Angler K Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,108 Krum,Tx	Originally Posted By: TXriggin09 If you look on you tube there are some good video's showing how to snell a hook. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukzfzws2jYY http://www.lewisvillecatfish.com/ Kaden's first Blue Catfish youtube

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7550290 05/20/12 04:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,555 Red Oak T turbofred Extreme Angler
turbofred Extreme Angler T Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,555 Red Oak	+1 on the snell! DuraCraft 1900 Hydro-lift Bay!

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: turbofred] #7550316 05/20/12 04:21 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,614 Houston B back2fishing Extreme Angler
back2fishing Extreme Angler B Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,614 Houston	http://www.fish4fun.com/snell.htm For those of us who think slower and can't keep up with videos. lol Robert

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: Denton Pond Jumper] #7552590 05/21/12 11:37 AM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 14,445 Alvarado, TX M Mark Ray TFF Guru
Mark Ray TFF Guru M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 14,445 Alvarado, TX	Originally Posted By: Denton Pond Jumper Originally Posted By: BIGGTXRODD I use the "tie-fast" tool, this tool does some awesome knots. +1 I use one of those for tying nail knots when attaching leader to fly line. Work much better than a nail. I've never seen one big enough for a big ol catfish hook tho...

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7553201 05/21/12 03:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,491 texas R redchevy TFF Celebrity
redchevy TFF Celebrity R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,491 texas	For those that know I would love to see a pic of a properly snelled hook that has a straight eye(not offset). matt

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: TXriggin09] #7564106 05/23/12 08:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kemp, Texas, USA G gatorgar55 Extreme Angler
gatorgar55 Extreme Angler G Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kemp, Texas, USA	I agree, my hookup is great. The video is exactly how I tie mine. Offset or straight eye, It really doesn't matter. In the old days, way before I fished, the hooks used to not have an eye at all so the only knot you could use was a snell. Last edited by gatorgar55; 05/23/12 08:24 PM.

Re: What knot for circle hooks? [Re: gatorgar55] #7566429 05/24/12 11:49 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 195 Colorado County TX F Featherjig Outdoorsman
Featherjig Outdoorsman F Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 195 Colorado County TX	Here's one more look at snelling a hook. http://youtu.be/ElfzVBqX4l8 Let me help you lose weight safely through good nutrition. For the past 32 years we have helped 45 million people worldwide lose weight safely and restore their health. I lost 75 pounds, kept if off 9 years and reduced my diabetic and BP medications! www.Results44.com George

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