?? Speed clips on Traps

[SmokeRise1]

Is it better to remove the split-ring from a rat-l-trap and just attach a speed clip or should I keep the split-ring and tie directly to it?

[Wayne P.]

I occasionally use speed clips with Traps and do not remove the split ring. I can't tell any difference in performance with the clip or tying to the split ring. I only use the clip if I carry a limited amount of rods and will not have several rods rigged with different weight Traps.

[bigtimfish]

i always tie directley to the split ring, and have never used a speed clip,and catch plenty of fish that way.

[SmokeRise1]

I occasionally use speed clips with Traps and do not remove the split ring. I can't tell any difference in performance with the clip or tying to the split ring. I only use the clip if I carry a limited amount of rods and will not have several rods rigged with different weight Traps.

Wayne, Are you clipping to the ring or directly to the lure?

[Wayne P.]

To the split ring. It wouldn't make any sense to use the clip on the body eye with the split ring in place and it wouldn't fit if you wanted to.

[Hammer 4]

I just tie to the o ring..never have used a speed clip.. :-/

[DINK WHISPERER]

I use to use them because it was so easy to change crank sizes, colors etc. But then i hooked into a nice size fish one day on a trap and it bent out and i lost the fish and my trap!!!!  >

Needless to say, i don't use them anymore!

[Wayne P.]

I've used the clips with cranks, twisted wire spinnerbaits, and lipless cranks with line up to 50# test catching bass up to 8# with no problems with performace. They are somewhat difficult to use with cold fingers though.

[J Francho]

I use Duo-Locs and no split ring.

[CiK]

I use them only when I am experimenting with weight and color while searching for productive water.  When in a club tournament I tie directly to the o-ring.