Super User clayton86 Posted March 8, 2011 Super User Posted March 8, 2011 Slide a small ring slice of tube over the R-bend on the spinner/buzzbait, and then use a snap. Its an old time pike and muskie fisherman's trick. my nephew takes the wire twist ties off bread packages and uses them then nips the tag ends with side cutters seems to work well for him Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I am a pretty avid crankbait fisherman come May-September and I never use snaps. The o rings on baits give the exact same action that a snap does. To me, the snap is just one more thing to go wrong. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 8, 2011 Super User Posted March 8, 2011 I had a #2 Duo Loc open up on me. The teeth of this fish actually crushed the snap. Other than that, no failures with a Duo Loc. Quote
hookingem Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Anyone interested in seeing what I am talking about can send me a PM with your email and I can send photos. Now this guy is quite the contributer! Came to my work and showed me how this is used, and gave a few useful tips. Thanks Sam. Quote
Pa Angler Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I use a coastlock snap and ball bearing swivel to help prevent line twist when using hardbaits as I only use spinning gear and a ball bearing swivel on bladed Walleye worm rigs which also catches Bass and Pike as well. Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
FL_Sharpshooter Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Duo-lock snaps and swivels for me, never had a problem with the snaps coming undone either. Quote
SENKOSAM Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 #2 and #3 Duo Lock Snaps for almost all hard baits. Ditto! Hmmmm - single hooks huh? ...... Thanks for spilling! Usually I only use single hooks for ice fishing small spoons. F Quote
NewKidInTown Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I personally don't use swivels or snaps, but I see some pros using them. Do any of you guys use them? Just wondering... thanks Absolutely,on almost everything. Quote
Crabcakes Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 You guys who use snaps should check out breakaway clips or other similar types. They've pretty much made using snaps on lures obsolete in the surf fishing world. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 10, 2011 Super User Posted March 10, 2011 Those breakaway clips look nice, but can they be used with a top water popper or some of the thicker spoons, doesn't look like it. I surf fish almost daily and I'm sticking with a duolock or loopknot. Quote
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