Swim Bait

[Lenny Kay]

Hello again I’ve recently posted about my DEPS 250 Glidebait hooks. I’m trying to figure out is the front line tie circle snap ring is making me think that the side to side S swimming pattern is restricted due to the lack of motion and how close it is to the bait. I’ve seen swim bait videos of people using coastlock snaps without the barrel swivel attached. Noticing that they are using a longer line connection with the glide bait it seems to be gliding wider and farther out. If anyone could please direct me into the right direction with the proper hardware that would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[bigturtle]

No, the split ring on the front line tie is not restricting the movement of your bait. I have no idea what you mean by longer line connection to the bait.

[Angry John]

Big baits are no different than any other bait.  You can use a split ring or snap to give more and free movement.  Don't over think this.

[Bluebasser86]

The Deps 250 has a really wide glide with the provided ring. 

[ClackerBuzz]

my guess is it's not a hardware issue but rather a retrieve issue.  make sure you have plenty of slack in the line while snapping but only 'take' a little back i.e.  slack 36" of line but snapback 38".  if you're slacking too little line, snapping back too much, or snapping too forceful you'll end up pull the lure which definitely shortens the glide width.  don't start with long casts.  practice short 20' casts so you can see the results of each adjustment you make.  be light handed with your snap. it's kinda like hitting a balloon across a room---the harder you slam it the shorter it goes vs the lighter you slap it the farther it goes.  i know it's difficult but forget about catching a giant for a min and just focus on practicing.  finessing large lures is an art. you'll get it