question for those using snaps/clips

[Cgolf]

One argument against snaps that has always cracked me up is they give off a bit of flash, well what does a hook do? What I said about multiple line connections is true, as many try to limit them over concerns they will fail. 
 

Why my reaction is strong with snaps is I fish a lot of vertical cover and on spinning gear with plastics you get a more vertical drop with snaps. It’s for the same reason they are used on cranks, they allow the bait more freedom of movement. 

[txchaser]

I use clips (not snaps) on a few rods, including my crankbait rod.  Split rings come off the baits, there's no value in extra metal hanging around. 

 

I think there are two issues with clips/snaps that if you are aware of then you can mitigate:

 

1) most clips/snaps use small diameter wire. Smaller than the total diameter of a split ring or a hook eye. Problem is as the wire gets smaller it approaches a knife-edge. Small P-line for larger clips and tactical angler for smaller ones (crankbait) since p-line doesn't make one that small. The difference on flouro is more noticeable than on mono, this may be hooey but I think the flouro doesn't like the compression on a hookset and 'shatters' because of the thin wire. 

2) Lines get re-tied more often when there's no snap/clip, so damaged line or old knots get cleaned up. 

 

 

[moguy1973]

9 hours ago, throttleplate said:

hmm, i bought mine at fleetfarm. Anyhow the only problem i encounter with them is snapping into a deep recessed popper where i end up having to give a slight bend to the clip wire. Maybe have to put a ring on the popper what do you do?

I don’t use too many poppers.  In fact the only one I own currently is a regular sized Rebel Pop-R and I can usually get a snap in there without having to bend it. 

[dgkasper58]

On 12/31/2020 at 2:42 PM, Jigfishn10 said:

I hate the way a split ring gets hung up on the lures line tie where the 2 end meets on the split ring. I'd rather use a snap. Except for topwaters, I get rid of the split rings and tie direct to the lure line tie.

Oval snaps will solve your line tie problem as that is a HUGE issue.

 

https://www.ownerhooks.com/product/oval-split-ring/

[Jigfishn10]

9 hours ago, dgkasper58 said:

Oval snaps will solve your line tie problem as that is a HUGE issue.

 

https://www.ownerhooks.com/product/oval-split-ring/

Thanks man, I appreciate it. 

I gave out too many “likes” and I’m out. Will catch up later. ?

[mcipinkie]

Hello Kicker.

 

That's amazing.  I'm a Pop-R lover.  Throw lots of them.  Customize them extensively in the old Zell Rowland manner, but that's the one top water, that I tie hard to the lure eye.  Tight, no loop.

 

My belief, and seems to be mine alone - I want a Pop-R to pop, not to walk.  Typically on 15 lb Big Game in front of 30 lb braid. 

 

Another funny thing, I want a bone Pop-R 99% of the time.  I sand all the finish off, put a little spar varnish on the lure and go. 

 

Fishermen are strange beasts.

[bulldog1935]

I prefer sliders, and think the wake is more effective than the pop - I've actually seen the pop turn fish away

[00bullitt]

I've used Norman Speed Clips on my treble hooked baits since they came out. Crankbaits are my confidence bait and what typically boats me the most; I throw them ALOT and change them often. I have only ever lost ONE lipless crank that happened to be an LV500. Slung it off on a hard cast, but quite certain I did not verify the clip was fill attached and closed. Actually retrieved it a dozen times before it sailed off and sunk into the abyss on a cast.

 

As far as the split rings go, they are unnecessary when using a clip. Years ago, I watched the action of crankbaits underwater in a pool (long before waterproof video cameras existed) with and without speed clips and with/without split rings. I saw no change in action. I did notice that with no split ring and the use of a speed clip, the plug would dive to depth sooner and quicker.

 

I am a huge advocate of the small  Norman Speed Clip on trebled baits.