Tie Knot? or Use Snap?

[mroe]

Just getting started in Bass Fishing, I was wondering, Instead of tieing each lure on the line, would there be anything wrong with using a snap swivel to attach the lure too? It sure would make changing lures a lot quicker and easier.

[Alpster]

WELCOME to the board!

Terminal tackle like snaps & swivels are appropriate in some cases, but they can hamper the action in some crankbaits and argueably you will lose a little sensitivity with them. My bias againt them is, I think they are a weak link between me & the fish, something else to go wrong.  JMHO

Ronnie

[lubina]

I use snaps frecuently, I've never noticed any difference

[dodgeguy]

i use berkley cross lock snaps size 3 which are 60 lb test.you aren't breaking these snaps.i use them on everything.iuse sufix braid and don't want to be cutting it off.using snaps makes braid last forever.i have found no decrease in catch rates due to use of braid and snaps.the fish could care less.

to texas rigg i use a jobee pro hook.

to shakey head i clip on a shakey head jig

[Tucson]

Welcome aboard.  This topic comes up with some regularity and people seem pretty polarized in there responses.  I use small snaps such as a duo-lock or a Norman speed clip.  The action of some baits, such as cranks, is actually improved by the use of a rounded snap.  However, I'd ditch the idea of using a swivel with one.  The extra weight of the snap/swivel combination can hold the nose down on lures and negatively affect the action, particulary with topwater poppers.  The plus side is they make lure changing very quick.  Remember to cut them off and re-tie with some frequency though.

[Bud]

    I use a locking snap swivel on just about everything and no problem with them.   Just be sure to get the locking kind.

[Mikey]

I'm very old school on "snaps" I use knots,but maybe they're better now. my 1st reaction to 'snaps" was that it was a lazy approach to changing lures. look how reels and rods have changed.

[Marty]

I've used duolock snaps for years, but use swivels only when using inline spinners. If snaps reduce action, I haven't been sharp enough to notice it.

[bassclown]

I'm very old school on "snaps" I use knots,but maybe they're better now. my 1st reaction to 'snaps" was that it was a lazy approach to changing lures. look how reels and rods have changed.

i get what you are saying but cutting and retying braid can get old.

[dodgeguy]

you mean exspensive.besides i've gone 5 trips without having to retie my snap to the braid.it saves a lot of line.it makes it easier to change lures which is a plus when you can only have 6 rods on a rowboat.

[bassclown]

yeah that's kind of what i meant. i use sufix braid and it costs me in the neighborhood of $15 to spool my reel.