Huckfinn38 Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 Which so you prefer on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and walking baits? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 I'll assume you're talking the tie-on connection. Oval split rings for cranks, teardrop split rings for jerks and walking baits. 1 Quote
Huckfinn38 Posted August 3, 2024 Author Posted August 3, 2024 Out of curiosity why not snaps on cranks? Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 I love snaps but never use them. They allow me to change baits without retying. Retying is a good thing. 3 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 I don't trust snaps...had enough failures where they open up that I'd rather keep my lures when possible. Also, as TB mentioned - retying is a good thing...knots weaken under stress and if you don't retie often, you're putting an old-stressed knot under pressure. 1 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 I don’t mind both. I think they increase the wobble. I use snaps (very good heavy duty) on spinnerbaits, jerk baits, cranks and spoons. Mine have never come open. Sometimes I have to use pliers to open and close them. Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 Crank baits and jerkbaits are on snaps, often to the factory split ring. Walking baits either a snap or loop knot (no split ring). Quote
Super User gim Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 If there is a split ring on the lure when I buy it, I use that. I’ve purchased a few vision 110 jerk baits in recent years without a split ring on them and I wondered why some had them and some did not. I contacted Megabass and they said the ones without split rings are targeted for the Japanese market, while ones with are intended for the North American market. I added a split ring to the ones that came without one. Quote
Super User GreenPig Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 VMC Doulock on the three listed baits. My big hard swimbaits get Decoy snaps that are never unsnapped once in place. 1 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted August 3, 2024 Super User Posted August 3, 2024 I only use snaps when muskie fishing, and I only use Mustad Stay Lok snaps. I've had other types fail. These have proven themselves 100 percent dependable. 1 Quote
fishhugger Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 i try to never use those round split rings... i'm afraid the line will get caught where the ends of the wire of the ring are, and damage the line. i happily use snaps, even on the split ring. i've never thought about my setup affecting the crankbaits i use.... i guess retying is good - but i guess i'd worry more about my leader to braid knot, than my lure knot... Quote
Pogues2300 Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 I always use snaps on crankbaits. Zero issues. Quote
Peacedivision Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 4 hours ago, gimruis said: If there is a split ring on the lure when I buy it, I use that. I’ve purchased a few vision 110 jerk baits in recent years without a split ring on them and I wondered why some had them and some did not. I contacted Megabass and they said the ones without split rings are targeted for the Japanese market, while ones with are intended for the North American market. I added a split ring to the ones that came without one. The JDM visions also come with a barbless center treble 1 Quote
GetFishorDieTryin Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 The only time I use a snap or speed clip is surf fishing with big plugs and even then its rare. I just find them bulky and I can tie a knot almost as fast as swapping the bait on a clip or snap. Snaps have really improved though. They make some really nice snaps that very small, but strong. Generally, I use TA clips when I do use a clip and they work pretty well. Quote
papajoe222 Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 I learned my lesson using snaps a few seasons ago. I found out the hard way that you need to retie often no matter your connection, be it a split ring, snap, or direct tie. I still use snaps for everything blade baits, cranks, jerkbaits, topwaters, most treble hook lures. I just make sure I retie before every outing and whenever I question the knot's integrity. 1 Quote
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Super User Bankbeater Posted August 4, 2024 Super User Posted August 4, 2024 I've used duolock snaps to split rings for years with no issue. It causes some crankbaits to hunt during the retrieve, and will add a little more action to the jerkbait, and topwater, depending on the bait. I've never had an issue with a snap failing, even when snagged. If the snap looks bent or damaged I do change it out for a new one. 1 Quote
txchaser Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 For crankbaits and jerkbaits, I use paperclip style snaps, and I cut off the split rings. The micro TA clips weigh the same as most split rings. Quote
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