Do You Tie Direct To Jigs/lures Or Use A Snap Swivel ?

[Sam]

In at tournament you may want to use snaps to save time when changing baits.

 

Fun fishing you can tie direct for everything.

 

Personal preference.

[SirSnookalot]

I think if you follow this or any forum for a period of time you will discover people are catching all kinds of fish with all kinds of different gear and set ups.  I don't think it makes much of difference what's done, as long as it works for you.  What works for me in freshwater is 10-15# braided line with about a 20" leader connected with a BB swivel or quality power swivel, never a deviation.  When I'm using lures with exposed hooks I'll use a duolock snap, not so much with the idea of quick change as I stay with a lure quite a while before I change it, but to keep using my same leader unless it has too much abrasion. 

[maleko]

Great replies. Thanks

I'm headed out this morning to see what I can catch.

[Oregon Native]

Have used a good quality duo lock for years. Have not had a weed problem but then haven't lived in the south long either. Strength wise...no problems and use for top water too. I like to change lures quite a bit and also feel that the duo gives the bait free'er movement.

Tight Lines

[Backwoodsbasser]

I tie directly to the lure. I believe that crankbait type lures would be a lure that you could use a snap swivel with and not see much of a difference in catch rate. With something like a jig I would say that a snap swivel is going to have a bigger negative impact.

I've seen these: http://www.cabelas.com/product/No-Knot-Fast-Snaps/701927.uts ... They seem like they would be the least-intrusive option for quick changes.

Along the shore I've been finding a startling number of stray hooks connected to lures via huge snap swivels...just scratch my head and pick them up to be recycled.

There is a reason you're finding them junked along the shore.

[TNBassin']

Newbie here but been lurking for some time.

 

Just wanted to see what percent of you tie direct to what ever your fishing or do you use a snap swivel?

I know a snap is quicker to change etc. DO you think it really matters or hepls catch or deter the fish?

 

Thanks in advance.

Maleko

I recently tried Dual locks on my RES and hated them. They made that lure have a much wider wobble that tying it to the split ring, and I ended up catching everything but bass. Stuck the split rings back on them, and now I'm starting to hammer the bass again. I wish I could find some dual locks are the same thickness of the split rings so I can use them without affecting the action. I did love being able to change out lures quickly though.

[TexasRigger21]

I use snap swivels on crankbaits and spinnerbaits, but never on a jig or soft plastic. I don't like my soft plastics to spin in the water and jigs are usually fished to cover. I don't use a swivel on a jig because it tends to get caught up more.

[MarkH024]

Direct for me. Extra items = more chance of something going wrong.

[ColdSVT]

always direct

plus I have seen more snaps fail than I have properly tied knots

[Pd113014]

I tie directly to all my lures. Polymar knot is quick and easy once you learn it. Also very strong.