Fishhook vs. Snell — What's the Difference?

A barbed metal hook used for catching fish.

A length of fine fishing line that connects a hook to a heavier line; a leader.

A barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing

The knot used to affix such a length of line to a hook.

(slang) a jack (the playing card)

To affix a snell to (a hook).

A hook for catching fish.

Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.

A hook with a pendant, to the end of which the fish-tackle is hooked.

Quick-witted; clever.

A sharp barbed hook for catching fish

Harsh, severe, or stinging.

A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.

To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.

Active; brisk; nimble; quick; sharp.

A short line of horsehair, gut, etc., by which a fishhook is attached to a longer line.