Comartin Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Does anyone have any suggestions for some good quality snaps? Just looking for some opinions so if anyone could help that would be wonderful. Thanks Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 12, 2015 Super User Posted March 12, 2015 I use Spro everything, ( snaps, barrel swivels, ball bearing swivels) but generally about any snap avail. should be sufficient. I assume for crankbaits? Quote
jignfule Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 GINGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no seriously duo-locks work well for me also Berkley when I can't find duo-locks Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I've tried just about all of em and have settled on Norman speed clips. Great snaps and the only ones I will use these days. 1 Quote
Super User Cgolf Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I will second the speed clips. The only issue I have run into with them is that they are difficult to hold open, at times I will use a needle nose pliers to hold them open. I also use them for soft plastics too. I use a lot of slider spider jigs. Berkley has a decent snap, but it can be a pain to get the bait on the snap. Quote
robster80 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 i use the smaller basspro ones. may try those norman ones tho Quote
bassinyea Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Kahara quick locks from TW is what I use and they work great. Never had one fail or open up. Size 1. 1 Quote
Super User Angry John Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 The spro snaps are great. I use the small on trout spinners and cranks. I use the middle size on bass cranks and jerk bait. Quote
jignfule Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I've tried just about all of em and have settled on Norman speed clips. Great snaps and the only ones I will use these days. Norman's are VERY hard for me to operate, need vice fingers. 4 Quote
Super User bigbill Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I use a mix of different snap swivels. I use the standard Walmart snap swivels on my Carolina rig for changing plastics/hooks quickly. On my crank bait setup I use only the ball bearing snap swivels. I get a smoother side to side movement on my crank bait. It's also more side to side movement too. On my spinnerbait rod I use the ball bearing snap swivels too. Why use snaps/snap swivels? I can't tie knots that quick in the day lite let alone fishing in the dark. Trust me you will get old someday too. Lol bigbill Sorry use nothing but the locking snap swivels. Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Morman's are VERY hard for me to operate, need vice fingers. I think the speed clips are garbage. I still have some i'm using but i won't buy more. they are very small and are such fine wire that they flex while trying to open making for a double difficult time. i'm burning them off on my light and ultra light rods, 4-6lb test line, and jerkbaits on a glass rod. i would not trust them on 10lb+ fluoro or on a MH+ casting rod. also it's one thing to try and use them in 80 deg water but trying to open them with numb fingers in 40 deg water is pretty much the definition of hell. #2 Mustad KVD Duo Snaps have treated me well Quote
ThatFishin'Guy Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Mustad Duo Locks. Have never had one open up or break on me. 1 Quote
Hogsticker Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I think I've tried them all. Kahara are the best I've found. 1 Quote
frogflogger Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I've been trying sebile clips high quality - small and difficult to use. Only use snaps on cranks so I just leave them on and retye. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I use a duolock only in the cooler and less humid months as my hands gets slippery with a light leader. Most of the time and all of the time in saltwater I tie. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I like the Owner Hyper Welded Quick Snaps. Expensive but very durable. 1 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I don't always use snaps but when I do, I use the BPS fastlock nap swivels. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 I've tried a few different snaps. What's left of each package is in the bottom of a tackle box or bag somewhere. I never found one that is better (or even much faster) than tying direct. Quote
matuka Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Owner hyper cross locks or Berkley cross locks Quote
FrankW Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Norman Speed clips work great. If you are trying to operate them with your finger nails then no wonder you don't like them. I use my long nose pliers and find them easy to put on or take off. My long nose pliers are on my belt so it is quick to change cranks, top water or spinner baits. Frank Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 20, 2015 Super User Posted March 20, 2015 Norman Speed Clips. The trick is not to squeeze them, but put them on sideways. Easily opens the clips and allows you to motion them onto the lure. I never squeeze them anymore since I learned this trick. Quote
Alpha Male Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I'll be the third to say kahara speed clips. come in 5 sizes and are easy to open and close. Quote
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