snelling
/ˈsnɛlɪŋ/
verb
- To attach a fishhook to a fishing line using a short piece of monofilament or wire.
- She snelled the hook with a simple knot.
- Learning how to snell a hook properly takes practice.
- He spent the morning snelling hooks for the fishing trip.
noun
- A short piece of monofilament or wire used to attach a fishhook to a fishing line.
- She replaced the old snelling with a stronger one for deep-sea fishing.
- He tied a new snelling to his hook before casting into the river.
- The snelling broke when the big fish pulled hard.