Snuggle hitch Snuggle hitch The snuggle hitch is a modification of the clove hitch, and is stronger and more secure. Owen K. Nuttall of the "International Guild of Knot Tyers" came up with this unique hitch, and it was first documented in the Guild's "Knotting Matters" magazine issue of January, 1987. Generally, hitches are used to attach a line to another rope or spar, pole, etc., and are usually temporary. Thus, they should be relatively easy to untie. Start by tying a clove hitch around the spar or pole. Then make an additional turn around with the working end, in the same
Figure eight (angling) pattern to be executed. Short rods naturally create a shorter overall figure-eight pattern. They result in tighter-radius patterns, which are often difficult for larger muskies to follow. The longer rod increases the entire size of the figure eight, including widening the turns. Collectively, it becomes far easier for a large fish to follow the lure throughout the entire process. The long rod is also superior after the fish hits. Short rods are stiffer and less forgiving. Additional length helps to keep a very even pressure on the fish at all times, so it cannot break the line or shake the