Snaps? Anyone use them?

[APK62]

Does anyone use snaps to attached their lure (Cranks, Jerks,Swim, Etc) If so what are your opinions on using them? Do they change the affect the way the lure performs or does it help the lure perform better?

Thanks,

Andy

[hookingem]

Dont like the snap swivells they can break and often become tangled in your lure. I only use them if i am fishing on particular lure a swimming worm; and the reason i use it in that case is because the ball bearing swivell gives it a better action.

Does anyone use snaps to attached their lure (Cranks, Jerks,Swim, Etc) If so what are your opinions on using them? Do they change the affect the way the lure performs or does it help the lure perform better?

Thanks,

Andy

[ring fry]

Snaps on crank baits, jerk baits, and some topwater.  I think it gives them a little more action.  Snap/swivels, never. 

[Bankbeater]

I use snaps for cranks and lipless.  Everything else gets tied on.

[NewAngler]

I use snaps on all swimbaits. No swivel/snaps, though.  Theoretically, snaps will give you lure more action. A simple test is to put a snap on a swimbait, hold the snap in one hand, and the swimbait in the other. Now, move the swimbait from side to side. Now do the exact thing without the snap.

[Marty]

I've used the 1/2" duolock snaps for years. Not everyone agrees, but I don't think there's enough change in action (if any at all) to affect your success.

[Crestliner2008]

I use the DuoLocks all the time with all hard baits. Improves the action and makes switching baits much quicker.

I would never use a snap-swivel combo however. Just a bit too much hardware for my liking.

[Hammer 4]

Never used em, never saw a need for them..

[SirSnookalot]

Recommended by every guide or charter captain I've been with is a loop knot, which I used for years until about 8 months ago.  As of late I have been using 3/4 duolocks for both freshwater and inshore fishing with zero reduction in lure action and strength to land medium size fish in the 20-30# range.

[Big Bait Fishing]

i use Norman speed clips in the magnum size for jointed swimbaits , work very well !!! 

[fishEguy]

If improved action is your goal, learn to tie a good loop knot and get rid of the swivels.

[Gamec0cks5]

I have been using the Berkley Tru Locks and have liked them and caught a few fish on them. I like them

[Chris W.]

THe only good thing i see of snaps is not having to keey retying. I use a rapala knot for a loop knot though. I don't use snaps anymore.

[RoLo]

Though it would be nice, the "most" lure action does not automagically equate to the "best" lure action.

The best lure action hinges on seasonal period, temperature trend, local weather, et al.

In any case, I try to keep a snap on one of my fishing outfits at all times

to satisfy the emergent need for quick-change and to encourage lure experimentation.

Roger

[Dave P]

I use them on any rod that I might be casting cranks, jerkbaits, or swimbaits on.

[=Matt 5.0=]

I prefer the Breakway clips.

[bmadd]

Berkley Cross-lok snaps have worked great for me. I have yet to have one fail in over 2 years of using them.

[CAdeltaLipRipper]

I use snaps on my main baitcasting set up. Use them on jigs swimbaits, crankbaits, and i use them for topwater on my topwater set up. They make things less stressful since you can switch that fast, plus they can enhance the lures action

[jamarkwe]

WHEN YOU GUYS USE SNAPS ON CRANKS DO YOU REMOVE THE SPLIT RING?

oops sorry about the CAPS

[kLuo]

WHEN YOU GUYS USE SNAPS ON CRANKS DO YOU REMOVE THE SPLIT RING?

oops sorry about the CAPS

x2. I would like to know the answer to this question as well.

[Pantera61]

snaps on cranks and jerkbaits, never a snap swivel

[bassmaster85]

occasionally.

[Adam Harbuck]

I use DuoLock snaps on my "plug" rods, and yes I do remove the split-rings, EXCEPT on Pop-Rs, simply because I can't get the snap through the eye down deep inside the cupped face of the Pop-R. I used to tie a loop knot, but once in a catching frenzie, I didn't retie my loop knot and the loop broke on the cast, chunking a trap about 100yards. It had simply fatigued the mono in the loop.

[Gone_Phishin]

Has anyone used the Excalibur Hold-Tite snaps?  I'd like to hear some feedback on these before I start chucking custom balsas.  Thanks.

[flippin and pitchin]

I started using Mustad quick snaps for crank baits, lipless baits  and jerkbaits.  I always remove the split ring.  Everything else gets tied on.