Snaps, Snap Locks, Dual Snaps ???

[Spankey]

In all my time of bass fishing I have never used them. I tie to my split rings provided on the lure or tie a Rapala knot to Rapala floaters and pop r types. Wiggle Warts come with a snap and I tie to that. But keep it with the lure when not tied on. 

 

Thought about using them this season when fishing some of my SK XD and Rapala Deep type lures. Thought it my simplify things a bit while changing them out trying to make things happen. This season I'm going to fish deeper than I normally fish. I believe I've been overlooking some decent fish for many years by not running cranks that deep. 

 

Is is there a rule of thumb as to that size you want to use. Snap vs. Split Ring size? I realize they sort of run #1,2,3 etc. A #3 being larger and having a higher tinsel strength than a two or one. 

 

Maybe you guys don't even recommend them. As said I really don't use them. I'm a man on a mission this season to river fish at about 15-16 ft. This may not sound deep but deep for me with a Crankbait. 

 

I appreciate your opinions on snap usage. 

[Dens228]

I started using VMC duolock snaps this year.  Size 2 or 3 depending on the lure.  I like them so far. 

[BobP]

There's nothing wrong with sticking with the split ring that comes with the crankbait, except you have to re-tie to change lures.  Snaps are fine but can be a hassle or even impossible to use on many cranks, especially ones that contain their line ties in a dimple on the lip's surface.  And some snap brands have a habit of coming undone.  I often use Norman Speed Clips on my baits after removing the original split rings.  They are small clips that end in a split ring and you open the ring with finger pressure on the arms of the clip to change baits.  I've never lost a fish or a lure while using them so they work for me.  But the safest and surest thing to use is the split ring that comes on the bait.  You probably need to re-tie occasionally anyway due to line wear.  Player's choice.

[Spankey]

I appreciate the help. My thought were I only have one BC setup that I can use for these heavier CB's. All I know up to now is to retie to my split rings. It's easy enough to buy a pack of 2,s 3,s and 4's and see if it works out. If I don't get swamped out this weekend I'm going to fish this deeper water and deeper water around bridge pileings. I'm not opposed to tying looking for an easy time with a few new deeper running cranks I aquired over the winter. Have been overlooking some deep water for years. I'm expanding my horizons some. Those smallies are there I can feel it. 

[YoTone]

Ive been using bill normans speed clips. they  have a small profile and easy to use at night.

[Angry John]

I use and love the owner welded snap.  The #2 or middle size is the most useful for bass fishing.  If you plan on running a 10XD or any of the magnum plugs then the largest size would be best.  I run the #2 on plugs up to a Norman deep little n.  I don't run the Norman DD22 but you could use the largest or middle size.  I find they are easy to open and close and I have never lost a bait due to the snap.   They are not cheap for what they are but the best I have found as I don't need pliers to open and close them like the speed clips.

[RoLo]

 

In the past, I've been disappointed several times by snap failures, mostly in saltwater.

A good rule of thumb is to minimize the hardware on any rig.

 

If you decide to include a snap, for instance, to switch among lures paired with the same outfit,

I'd suggest the Owner 26-lb Hyper Welded Snap (c/o Dwight Hottle).

 

Roger

[WRB]

Split rings tend to damage your line at the sharp wire ends. For that reason oval shaped split rings were made with wire ends along the side away from the line knot.

I used Berkley Cross link snaps for decades without any failures and last year changed to the Owner Hyper weld snaps for both Swimbaits and deep diving crankbaits because of the shorter length and lighter weight.

Don't use both split rings and snaps, one or the other. Use high quality snaps and you shouldn't have any issues as long as you close the snap securely!

Tom

[blckshirt98]

I was a Norman Speed Clip guy until I tried the Decoy V-Snaps.  Winner winner chicken dinner, found my quick snap for life.

[tcbass]

Really like the Mustad KVD Fastech.

 

 

 

 

 

[FCPhil]

I use the smallest and second smallest eagle claw snaps that are sold at Walmart. I use them on everything and have never had them fail on me. I fish with 30lb braid and the braid still breaks before the snap does. I'm sure there are better snaps but they are cheap and do what I need. 

[Spankey]

Guys I appreciate all the responses. I stopped at the tackle shop after work and was able to get some VMC crankbait snaps. Picked up a pack of #'s 0, 1 and 2's. I'll see if it make some changing on the XD cranks easier. As long as I've been doing this type of fishing I should have had some. Well I have them to experiment with and try now. I'm short on rods for these heavier and deeper running crankbaits I'm going to play with. This will eliminate a bit of tying. If I find that I'm deeper water fishing a lot or more than expected I'll get myself another set up. The responses are appreciated.