Snap Swivels for Spooks???????

[Dane Morris]

Hey guys, I was watching one of Glenn's video about how to fish a spook and I think using a snap swivel could be very useful. I was wondering what you guys think a good size for the swivel would be for my spook. Has anyone tried the pro sizzle by livingston yet, that seemed kinda cool. Anyways thank you guys so much for the help.

Tight Lines!

Dane

[Turkey sandwich]

I'm not big on snap swivels, but I do remove key rings and use snaps for crankbaits.  It allows the same free action as the rings and allows for quick changes.  You can look at the pound test ratings of snaps rut on the packaging.  I typically use a 40lb test snap. 

["hamma"]

Watch the video again, he was using a snap,..not a snapswivel

[ErikmonBillsfon]

The pro sizzle is amazing, I love it. It's thicker than a spook and makes a big splash if your not carefull. I caught some big fish and some dinks on the big size and nothing on the JR yet which is odd. I would tie a rapala or a loop knot for spook style lures and never a swivel 

[adam lancia]

I use a snap for crankbaits, spooks, jerkbaits, poppers and lipless cranks and I always take the split ring off. I wouldn't use a snap swivel, just a normal snap will be your best bet. I'm using 20# snaps right now but might go up to something stouter.

[WIGuide]

Dane, you would be fine to use a snap swivel or a snap. Either will work for you. I try to use the smallest size so i think either a 0 or 1

[J Francho]

A duo-loc snap is a good choice.  I haven't found a snap-swivel that is up to the task.  They were originally invented for attaching trolling weights to the main line, not lures to the terminal end.  Wrong tool for the purpose.

[U-boat Aficionado]

A swivel is needed when trolling lures or maybe with spinners to avoid line twist, otherwise a snap is convenient to use as has been mentioned. Snaps are great timesavers if you use one rod and dont want to constantly re-tie. 

[Fisher-O-men]

2 hours ago, U-boat Aficionado said:

A swivel is needed when trolling lures or maybe with spinners to avoid line twist, otherwise a snap is convenient to use as has been mentioned. Snaps are great timesavers if you use one rod and dont want to constantly re-tie. 

If you don't constantly re-tie, you WILL break off fish!

[Dane Morris]

2 hours ago, U-boat Aficionado said:

A swivel is needed when trolling lures or maybe with spinners to avoid line twist, otherwise a snap is convenient to use as has been mentioned. Snaps are great timesavers if you use one rod and dont want to constantly re-tie. 

 

3 hours ago, J Francho said:

A duo-loc snap is a good choice.  I haven't found a snap-swivel that is up to the task.  They were originally invented for attaching trolling weights to the main line, not lures to the terminal end.  Wrong tool for the purpose.

 

4 hours ago, WIGuide said:

Dane, you would be fine to use a snap swivel or a snap. Either will work for you. I try to use the smallest size so i think either a 0 or 1

 

5 hours ago, adam lancia said:

I use a snap for crankbaits, spooks, jerkbaits, poppers and lipless cranks and I always take the split ring off. I wouldn't use a snap swivel, just a normal snap will be your best bet. I'm using 20# snaps right now but might go up to something stouter.

 

5 hours ago, adam lancia said:

I use a snap for crankbaits, spooks, jerkbaits, poppers and lipless cranks and I always take the split ring off. I wouldn't use a snap swivel, just a normal snap will be your best bet. I'm using 20# snaps right now but might go up to something stouter.

 

7 hours ago, ErikmonBillsfon said:

The pro sizzle is amazing, I love it. It's thicker than a spook and makes a big splash if your not carefull. I caught some big fish and some dinks on the big size and nothing on the JR yet which is odd. I would tie a rapala or a loop knot for spook style lures and never a swivel 

 

7 hours ago, Keith "Hamma" Hatch said:

Watch the video again, he was using a snap,..not a snapswivel

 

12 hours ago, Turkey sandwich said:

I'm not big on snap swivels, but I do remove key rings and use snaps for crankbaits.  It allows the same free action as the rings and allows for quick changes.  You can look at the pound test ratings of snaps rut on the packaging.  I typically use a 40lb test snap. 

Thanks so much for the advice you guys I really appreciate it.

Tight Lines!

[U-boat Aficionado]

1 hour ago, Fisher-O-men said:

If you don't constantly re-tie, you WILL break off fish!

Well, that hasn't been my luck but sure, every so often a snap needs a new knot. But I can change out lures a few times before doing so.