A sniggle is a type of fish hook used for catching eels (known as snigs), using the method of sniggling. A typical method of sniggling is to tie a fishing line to the middle of a large needle or fish hook. The needle is then inserted along the body of an earthworm which is used as bait. The needle is then stuck into a slender sniggling pole such a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sniggle
• (v. t.) To catch, as an eel, by sniggling; hence, to hook; to insnare. • (v. i.) To fish for eels by thrusting the baited hook into their holes or hiding places. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/sniggle/
Snig'gle intransitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Sniggled ; present participle & verbal noun Sniggling.] [ See Snig a kind of eel.] To fish for eels by thrusting the baited hook into their holes or hiding places. Walton.... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/133