swivels or snaps

[nec237]

do you guys use any swivels or snaps when you are setting up your rods. i see a lot of people tieing the hook directly to the line in the picks on the forums.

[sal669]

Never use "hardware" when I'm bass fishing, unless the lure comes with one from the manufacturer ( like split rings on crankbaits). Learn to tie a couple of knots that would give you the most strenght & lure action. After you practice a bit, you will be able to tie knots as fast as if you would use "hardware". Anyhow, you need to check your line often knicks/freing(?sp) and cut a couple of ft to the fresh(er) line and retie your hook or lure.

Tight lines,Alex

[Long Mike]

Because I have a tremor problem, I use snaps on everything.  If I didn't, re-tying a knot could take me as long as fifteen minutes. :'(

[3125gauge]

I use Norman Speed Clips on all of my crankbaits.  I take the split rings off of the crankbait and hook the norman speed clip right on the eye.   You can get them at Bass Pro Shops and several other places.  I have never lost a fish because of the speed clip.  

[T-rig]

I use snaps on almost all of my hardbaits.

[ABC123]

I use the Norman speed clips wherever I can, too.

[Jig Man]

I only use swivels on jigging spoons.  I use snaps on cranks.  Everything else is tied directly to the bait.

[Bankbeater]

Crankbaits get snaps.  Jigs, spinnerbaits, t-rigs, and c-rigs all get tied on.

[iminsanenutz]

what exactly is the benefit to the snaps on crankbait? is it because your constanly switching them, or because it gives the bait more freedom.

am wondering because now that i have some crank baits, and i plan on buying some more hard baits like that, i am thinking of getting some of the clips.

[3125gauge]

I use Norman speed clips because I can change crankbaits quickly.  When tournament fishing or fishing for fun I use a lot of crankbaits untill I find the right color, action, etc.  So I may switch several crankbaits in one day.

[Matt Fly]

What if the world record bass was to hit your bait?

I always fish as if that lunker is gonna be calling.   With that said, the more ties, the more terminal tackle added, the better a chance of something failing me.

If at all possible, I keep it all simple.  

Matt

[Guest btlva]

Yeah I agree with most of you guys. Cranks and jerks always get a snap. Never had one fail on me yet.

[BIG M]

snaps on cranks and jerk baits.

[Vyron]

quality snaps on most hardbaits

[michbass]

I have been using Duolock 20# snaps the past month or so based on a friends advice for all hardbaits and love them. Never had an issue. Anyone use use the duolock?

[TournyFish001]

I retie enough that snaps/swivels are pointless for me- I always tie to a split ring on hard baits except the ones that are designed for the snaps- like a luhr jensen, and I still retie like I am obsessive compulsive LOL- acutally I always check the line for any abrassion but find it a lot

[Tokyo Tony]

I like snaps for almost all of my hardbaits for two reasons:

1. Quick changing.  I don't care how fast you are at tying knots, no one can tie a knot faster than he can switch lures with a snap.

2. I don't like tying line directly to split rings because I'm always worried that the sharp edges will fray/cut the line.  

If you do hook into a world record and you break off at the snap, your drag was set too tight.

$0.02

[ejtaylor822]

Preference is to keep it simple and tie directly to the hook/lure - that't the fly fisherman in me - but do prefer to limit as many "connections" as I can.  However,   if I only have a limited amount of time I can spend on the water, will put on a snap so that I can quickly change out lures.  Keep several fluoro leaders made up with 1/0 - 3/0 hooks in case want to the throw a worm or two and can leave the snap on.

Eddie

[Jimzee]

I like to use a quality snap on most of my crankbaits and jerkbaits.  I re-tie often still due to nicks in the line, but it seems to give the bait a little more freedom to move.  I use Evergreen snaps BTW.