Crow Horse Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 Ordered some fastech clips. Can't wait to use them! Quote
John Lee Pettimore Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 22 hours ago, waymont said: These are for sure the strongest clips I have found, and the easiest to use. I had a monster bass come off a VMC cross lock snap rated for 24lbs on 8Lb line. Never again. Only this is these clips can't be used with cupped poppers because the line tie is too recessed. The 50lb is good for all bass fishing duties. Also, they don't pick up any weeds. https://www.amazon.com/TACTICAL-ANGLERS-Power-Clips/dp/B00CFTOB22?th=1&psc=1 I'll also agree. Used them all last year and zero issues. I have used all the snap types and these are by far the absolute favorite of any I have used. Quote
Crow Horse Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Has anyone compared the Mustad Fastach clips to the Rosco drop shot clips? They look similar and are cheaper... Quote
pauldconyers Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I may give these a try. I am thinking this would be a great option on my wife and kids rods so I don't spend so much time swapping out baits for them (when they complain after 5 casts the reason they did not catch anything is that lure) giving me more time to fish! Quote
ike8120 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 On 2/24/2019 at 11:31 AM, John Lee Pettimore said: I'll also agree. Used them all last year and zero issues. I have used all the snap types and these are by far the absolute favorite of any I have used. What size have you been using? Quote
John Lee Pettimore Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, ike8120 said: What size have you been using? I only have used the 50. I don't know if they can hold up to the 50# label, but I have never had one fail. I also find the 50 is small enough to get in a popper's cupped face. Difficult, but you can do it if you want to make a quick change. 1 Quote
ike8120 Posted March 18, 2019 Posted March 18, 2019 Anyone know who has the Fastach clip with swivel size 0 in stock. Seems like everyone is out of stock or the shipping is just ridiculous for 1 package. Update: Looks like a dealer in China has them Cheaper then buying in the US Quote
pauldconyers Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 I think I am going to try these and see what I think. With a wife, 8 year old and 4 year old that I have to do everything for when we are out fishing anything I can do to reduce my time without a line in the water is a welcome thing. I am leaning away from the model with the swivel I think but I have no idea which size to go with. Can anyone point me to the correct size to go with? They mostly would through moving baits like lipless cranks, chatterbaits, squarebills and such. The other things they'd use like worms or spinner baits I wouldn't look to use one. Just anything I can to save time. Quote
Crow Horse Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 I think you'll be happy with the #2 Fastach clip. For me it's the perfect size..... Quote
pauldconyers Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 44 minutes ago, Crow Horse said: I think you'll be happy with the #2 Fastach clip. For me it's the perfect size..... Unless others can give me reason to think differently then that's what I'll go with. Looks like TW has them in size 1, 2 and 3. However I've read all the posts I can find about them here on Bass Resource and I've seen guys post pictures of them in the package and it says it is size "2.3" and such. What's up with that? Quote
txchaser Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 I only fish two rods, so change-outs are a thing for me. I have them in the smallest (25lbs) and the next to smallest. I just use the smallest, my leader is 15lbs anyway. Medium are too big. Probably 50+ fish in on the experiment, never lost a bait or a fish. I'm nearing being comfy enough with them to pull the split rings off my hardbaits. Quote
pauldconyers Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 Forgive my stupidity but I assume this is correct? Quote
Falkus Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 4 hours ago, pauldconyers said: Forgive my stupidity but I assume this is correct? That's correct Quote
Crow Horse Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 17 hours ago, txchaser said: I only fish two rods, so change-outs are a thing for me. I have them in the smallest (25lbs) and the next to smallest. I just use the smallest, my leader is 15lbs anyway. Medium are too big. Probably 50+ fish in on the experiment, never lost a bait or a fish. I'm nearing being comfy enough with them to pull the split rings off my hardbaits. There is one size smaller. The "0" size is 15# rated and is extremely small. Quote
pauldconyers Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 I assume those number are the strength pound test? And I'd also assume the part that is "curled" that attachs to the baits split rings is curved enough to prevent it from flying off mid cast or while battling a monster bass? Quote
Crow Horse Posted March 22, 2019 Posted March 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, pauldconyers said: I assume those number are the strength pound test? And I'd also assume the part that is "curled" that attachs to the baits split rings is curved enough to prevent it from flying off mid cast or while battling a monster bass? Yes and yes..... Quote
txchaser Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 5:52 PM, Crow Horse said: There is one size smaller. The "0" size is 15# rated and is extremely small. Nice! I ordered some, as the 1 size was too big for anything finesse-y, and I mostly don't trust regular clips. The higher quality japanese ones have been fine, but I still cringe flexing that metal. Quote
pauldconyers Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 11 hours ago, txchaser said: Nice! I ordered some, as the 1 size was too big for anything finesse-y, and I mostly don't trust regular clips. The higher quality japanese ones have been fine, but I still cringe flexing that metal. So what size would you recommend for most normal applications? Quote
Junger Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, pauldconyers said: So what size would you recommend for most normal applications? Size 1 is probably the best all around fastach clip. I rarely use the size 2's. Like txchaser said, size 0 for the finessy stuff like 1/16 oz ball head jigs or something. 1 1 Quote
Dangerfield Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 I use the #1 size on all my crankbaits and jerkbaits. They have a small learning curve but work great. I can't find the swivel version locally, but they would be perfect for a whopper plopper or suicide duck Quote
Smalls Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 On 2/23/2019 at 10:48 AM, waymont said: These are for sure the strongest clips I have found, and the easiest to use. I had a monster bass come off a VMC cross lock snap rated for 24lbs on 8Lb line. Never again. Only this is these clips can't be used with cupped poppers because the line tie is too recessed. The 50lb is good for all bass fishing duties. Also, they don't pick up any weeds. https://www.amazon.com/TACTICAL-ANGLERS-Power-Clips/dp/B00CFTOB22?th=1&psc=1 Spro makes the exact same product, albeit more expensive. I threw a couple packs in my last TW order just to try em out. Definitely a small learning curve to get them on easily, but after that, I fell in love with em. I was a huge fan of the VMC crankbait snaps, but I’ve switched over to these. Nothing to snag grass, nothing to possibly pull open and easy on-easy off. Quote
txchaser Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 11:45 AM, Junger said: Size 1 is probably the best all around fastach clip. I rarely use the size 2's. Like txchaser said, size 0 for the finessy stuff like 1/16 oz ball head jigs or something. Just got the size zero in. So tiny in person, just perfect for finesse, and double the line strength anyway. I'd try the tactical anglers power clips mentioned above if they had smaller sizes. Quote
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