Those footballs look great. Squirrel takes a while to learn how it behaves. I try to get enough all around on the shank with the thread semi tight, and when it snugs it rotates til it's tight. I take a bodkin and pull it around the curve of the hook to make sure it's distributed even enough, then finish the collar. Frustrating but once you figure it out they go quick. They'll all put fish in the cooler, good job.