einscodek Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 It always boils down to one's own choice based on past history. I do not use any kind of snap/swivel to attach lures, I will use a duolock for freshwater fishing and sometimes in saltwater but usually a loopknot. I don't ever recall having any kind snap or snap/swivel combination ever failing. I have seen other fishermen using inexpensive barrel swivels and have seen them pulled apart few times, but pretty rare and these were on saltwater species. The barrel swivel IMO is no more than a line connector, I use BB or power swivels which I feel reduce line twist much better. I had a swivel wire ripped out of a barrel on me .. had to go into the drink to fetch my expensive lure. Opened my eyes to what can fail on a connector.. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 27, 2013 Super User Posted September 27, 2013 I had a swivel wire ripped out of a barrel on me .. had to go into the drink to fetch my expensive lure. Opened my eyes to what can fail on a connector.. If I used anything for quick change it would be a duolock style snap, I have never had one open or fail in any manner. Swivels used as line connectors are rated by pounds. Power swivels are not expensive and come in all poundages and they are surprising small. I have some pretty small ones rated at 90 and 100#, I don't seem them being pulled apart, a knot has a better chance of failing. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted September 29, 2013 Super User Posted September 29, 2013 I'm somewhat different than most folks. I have a condition called Essential Tremors, which means that my hands shake. Trying to retie a simple knot like the Palomar while on the water can be a fifteen minute ordeal for me. For that reason, most all of my rods are pre-rigged with Duolock snaps with no swivels I haven't noticed any appreciable difference in my catch ratio. I think it all boils down to personal preference, and nothing more. 1 Quote
Loop_Dad Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 I'll use snaps for cranks and spoons, but that's simply to use a stronger Palomar knot with fluoro. Otherwise, I can tie a Uni knot in about the same time it takes to open a snap, remove the bait, add a new bait, and close it. When bank fishing it takes more time before and after actual tying. (Finding a spot to put the back pack down, putting the back pack down, putting the rod down, getting the pair of scissors out ...and reverse of everything. ) It probably don't take much time if you actually time it with stop watch, but if you rotate enough baits, you become tired of it and eventuality get lazy about changing the baits. At least that's what happened to me. When fishing from a boat with lots of rods, this is not much of an issue. I fish both from bank and from a boat. Quote
Bass Junkie Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 I personally want the least amount of possible points of failure. To me, a swivel or snap is an avoidable point of failure. I have had them pop open on me before, I just had the cross lock style snap on a ZMan Chatterbair pop open on a 6lber recently. Plus, swivels and snaps collect weeds, can change the suspending or floating characteristics of a bait, and in my eyes reduce the realism of a presentation. Besides, I retie quite a bit, and every time I change a lure I want the confidence that I have a solid, strong, new knot. The added time is minimal at best, and is redeemed by the added confidence I get. Quote
Khong Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Hey guys! New to bass fishing but not to fishing itself.. I was wondering if it is a good idea to put a jig (football, swim, finesse,) on a snap swivel? I don't own a boat so I fish from shore. I like moving around and trying different colors, sizes, trailers, etc. as I move around. Will putting a jig on a snap swivel affect it? Or would it be a better idea to tie on straight? The real reason why you want to go straight to line is so that you are not changing the presentation of the lure. Having a swivel can add weight to the presentation. It can also cause the presentation to swim differently, etc.... Stop being lazy and just learn to tie a knot quick and fast. Beside that, tying a new knot will ensure you that you are getting a good knot before you cast out a new/different lure. Quote
MichaelJ7 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 I only use a t-bar snap when crank baiting. The right size can not only allow you to switch cranks quickly but give your cranks a little more wobble and action. Other than that... Always tie directly to bait. No questions asked Quote
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