Everyone does it different.

[lunkahville]

Until I discovered this site I always used manufactured terminal gear i.e eagle claw Lazer sharps with the mono leader already tied on. Well after some humming and hawing I went to tieing my own leaders and hooks. This is the second year with the new gear so hoping it helps. Last year I only fished twice with the new gear so I couldn't tell if it actually matters? What's everyone's thoughts on the matter?

[1moslab]

I like tying my own then I can pick what kind of line and what pound test that I want to use with what size hook

[lunkahville]

It's easy to snell on a #8 sitting in front of the t.v but out on the ice it may be a little tricky. I noticed also that instead of buying #6 and #4 pre-made I was able to go with #6 and #8 and keep roughly the same hook size. Doesn't make sense but side by side they look the same. Plus using the octopus style hooks helps a little I think

[Raptortrapper]

It's easy to snell on a #8 sitting in front of the t.v but out on the ice it may be a little tricky. I noticed also that instead of buying #6 and #4 pre-made I was able to go with #6 and #8 and keep roughly the same hook size. Doesn't make sense but side by side they look the same. Plus using the octopus style hooks helps a little I think

I went to octopus hooks last year towards the end of the season, and my pike hook-up rate increased big time.  It's all I use now.  We can only use dead bait here, so I made a quick strike rig with two octopus hooks and some red wire.  Haven't missed many pike at all since going to that rig.

[lefty2053]

I didn't know there was different ways of doing it.

[NateD]

People still buy those pre-packaged snelled hooks? I haven't seen those things in years. No need to tie a snell just go with a palomar and you're good, unless you use tiny hooks then i just do improved clinch.

[207 in the 406]

I started snelling my own a year ago, haven't noticed an difference in catch rates, but it's more satisfying knowing I assembled what's catching fish!

People still buy those pre-packaged snelled hooks?

I have so many left from over the years! I don't buy them but dang, I can't get rid of them!

[lunkahville]

I didn't know there was different ways of doing it.

You'll need a pen and a peice of paper. I'll talk slow take detailed notes

[SLAYERFISH]

Just cut the snells from the hooks and tie the hooks directly to your line---

[lefty2053]

You'll need a pen and a peice of paper. I'll talk slow take detailed notes

OK but I am a slow learner.

[lunkahville]

OK but I am a slow learner.

That's ok. As long as there are signs of improvement

[Unclegillhunter]

I use light wire true turn hooks and snell them onto whatever line is on my reel.
Keep it safe! JDL

[rdhammah]

People still buy those pre-packaged snelled hooks? I haven't seen those things in years. No need to tie a snell just go with a palomar and you're good, unless you use tiny hooks then i just do improved clinch.

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