So I accidentally started tying this knot, thinking I was tying it the way Tharp does. I later watched his video again and realized I wasn't, but at that point this way had been thoroughly tested and proven itself. After tying one the way Randall does, I decided my way was better IMO, because it cinches easier, and by not going through the eye a second time there's no wrap around it that can get damaged and cause a failure. This knot has been tested against big Flatheads, muskie, stumps, and thousands of bass. Never a single failure.  Here goes...

 

First thread the line through the eye making sure to come through from the point side of the hook.

 

Next form a loop like this leaving an inch or a bit more of tag end.

 Trap the intersection of the loop with your thumb, holding the hook by the eye, with the point down. Wrap the tag around the shank once tucking it behind the point of the keeper to hold it in place.

 

Wrap the loop around the shank between the keeper and the eye 7 times giving it a half twist each wrap as Tharp demonstrates in his video. (Also shown below.) Then cinch like he demonstrates. I haven't found a need for pliers on the tag like he demonstrates. I just pull it taught with my teeth, then cinch by pulling hard on the main line.

 

The finished product. 

Point side.

 

Bottom side.

 

Randall's video.

 

 

 

 

I snell a hook for every bottom contact presentation regardless of what I use or where.
There are many ways to tie one. 
The way you do it is tried and true but I’m old fashioned. 

 

I don’t have pictures to share but what I do is thread line through the eye then fold it over the shank just below it. 
Wrap the tag 4-6 times depending on the line’s diameter, pull the tag through the loop and cinch down. 
Thats it, been doing it that way for years and never had a problem. 
 

Tip to those who are new to snelling…

As Tharp mentioned, make sure you put the line through the eye correctly or it will cam the wrong way. 
 

 

 

 

Mike