How To Remove A Snell Knot?

[hatrix]

Does any one have any kind of special trick for getting these knots off? Usually I just try to snag the tag end and pull it out so I can unwrap it. It can be somewhat difficult to get braid knots off of flipping hooks and am always looking for better ways to do things.

[Darren.]

Does any one have any kind of special trick for getting these knots off? Usually I just try to snag the tag end and pull it out so I can unwrap it. It can be somewhat difficult to get braid knots off of flipping hooks and am always looking for better ways to do things.

 

I usually, gently, take my clips and snip the knot on the hook shank, careful just to snip the line, not the shank itself. Usually it comes apart easily then.

[Sodus Bay Scooter]

You could always have a razor blade handy and just kinda shave it off.

[clayton86]

I use a lighter some times

[Crestliner2008]

This topic does speak highly of the tenacity and strength of this knot, doesn't it!

 

A razor blade or sharp knife is the easiest removal tool.

[rockchalk06]

Cheap pocket knife and slice it off.

[Diggy]

If all fails

 

[hatrix]

Well the lighter idea would be great and all but I generally tie a snell on a flipping hook. The plastic keeper doesn't really like fire very much. The pocket knife thing doesn't really cut heavy braid well. I think the way I am doing it might be the best for me and trying to use cutters nicks up the shank.

[BrettD]

I new razor blade will shave it off like its not even there.

[iabass8]

really sharp scissors snip it off with ease.