snaps and spinnerbaits

[B-Dozer]

Friend of mine uses spincasters all the time  , so he also uses snap swivels to keep line twists at a minimum.

When he uses spinnerbaits or buzzbaits they tangle almost every time.

Instead of using rubberbands, that always get lost, I cut a small grub cross ways, slide it over the end before he puts the snap on. Works well, and makes use of chewed up grubs. Scissors work good to cut a thin piece out of the grub (or worm).

Maybe this will help somebody

[GrundleLove]

I'm confused...you put the grub around the snap?

[B-Dozer]

No, you slide the piece of grub or worm over the connection end of the spinner/buzzbait then put the snap on. This prevents the snap from sliding down and tangling the bait. you also can use the same idea to keep a trailer hook in place.

[FL_Sharpshooter]

I really don't have this problem too much.  For the most part, my strike king spinners run true.  I also shake my spinner quite a bit though, so that might keep throwing it back on the center.  Thanks for the sharing though, I'll give that a try if it becomes a problem.  I've noticed the smaller spinnerbaits will do this though, like the smaller boo-yahs I have.

[Glenn]

Never use snaps with spinnerbaits.   Always tie directly.

[J Francho]

99% of the time, I don't use snaps with spinnerbaits.  If I do, I'm fishing for Esox (northern pike or musky), and that's because I'm using a pretied leader.  And most of those spinnerbaits use an enclosed loop, instead of an R-bend.

[B-Dozer]

Never use snaps with spinnerbaits. Always tie directly.

Like I said, it's for somebody who uses a spincaster, not myself. I was going to take a picture to show what I meant, but I don't even have a snap. I haven't used a spincaster in 45 years. Thought it might be useful for somebody's kids. 

[fishingkidPA]

i think thats kind of odd that someone would use a spincaster...i think spinning reels are just as easy but i think more efficient.

[B-Dozer]

He is the most stubborn person you met, but I've known him all my life and he loves fishin'. He will not use a spinning reel, and definitely not a baitcaster. He has at least two of every Zebco EVER made, I kid you not 

[Scorcher214]

I take those twistie tie things (like on loafs of bread), strip the paper off, and twist it around the R bend, that way I can use snaps on spinnerbaits. I don't lots of rods, so my spinnerbait rod is my crankbait rod is jig rod etc. They don't tangle on me, not any more than tying directly.

[hookingem]

As Sam showed me you can use a snap on a spinnerbait without many problems. You have to cut a piece of fuel line or any other rubber to fit over the spinnerbait like pictured. I really still prefer to just use a palomar knot, but if your in a rush and want to use a snap this method works the best. It ultimately just prevents the snap from moving beyond that point. All credit is due to Sam

[mikeeasttn]

Thanks for showing the photo.  That is a great ideal.

[Uncle Leo]

My fishing partner uses the tubing on his spinner baits with snaps also uses snaps on crankbaits.

Here is an interesting story. First off I always thought it was a bad idea. Risk of spinner bait rolling on a hook set. Well last summer we got onto a grest spinner bait bite. 101 bass landed total. Very few missed. He used this set up with CXX and I tied directly with braid. We fished a heavily reed filled area. Many snags. I never counted who landed what do to the fact that we were neck in neck. I still and will alwyas tie direct but I was amased at the result.

[slackdaddy]

I use pliers and squeeze the wires closed to make an eye. I then bend the spinner side wire down a little to make it run correctly again. Never had a bit of problem even when pulling the boat after getting hung up.

[detroit1]

Before i started making my own spinnerbaits (closed eye) i would wrap the "r" with some fine wire about 6 times and then solder it. I hate "r" bends....

[senko_77]

I use snaps all the time with my spinnerbaits.  Take a split ring and slide it over the line tie.  Never lost a spinnerbait doing this.