It’s getting to be prime time mat flipping season in much of the country (our friends in the deep south may have already been enjoying it for a while). If you like to punch craws and creatures behind big tungsten, then you’re probably using a straight shank hook. The best way to tie it on is with a snell knot. It’ll increase your hookup percentage and it’s not difficult to learn. Here are some quick and dirty tutorials from the experts:
Jacob Wheeler
Sunline
Tackle Warehouse
Aaron Martens
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