Firmly tighten the hook shank in the vise and thread the pair of wires by way of the eye, leaving about 1 1/2 - 2″ for the Haywire twist and barrel wrap. Note that the block wood grain is vertical to scale back slippage of the wires. Then put the loosely braided line in the picket block with the 6″ pigtail sticking out and firmly clamp as soon as more.