Speed clips and braid

[shutupnfish]

I've used speed clips on crankbaits before with mono/fluoro with good results. Never lost a fish because of the clips failing and like others have stated, they give some baits more action. So I thought I'd try them on my froggin' rig. First cast with a white spro poppin' frog didn't even hit the water good and bam! I set the hook and got that broke off feelin'. Only it wasn't the line that broke, the speed clip failed. Maybe I had the drag a little snug, dunno. But I won't be using speed clips with braid anymore.

Steve

[SirSnookalot]

I use braid but I always use a leader, just what I like, doesn't make it right or wrong.  In fresh water I use a duolock and they last a long long time.  Saltwater they will corrode after a while and weaken.

[Wayne P.]

I use Speed Clips with braid, but not on large wire hooks anymore. It seems like the effort to attach the clip to the bigger hooks makes them weaker.

[Fishing Rhino]

I was a big fan of speed clips.  

I no longer use them.  While they may be OK on eyes with light gauge wire, when you flex them to install on the heavier hooks, there is a noticeably larger gap which may fail to make a secure connection on the lighter gauge wire.

I've also had one fail at the flexing bend.  So, they have been banished from my tackle boxes.

[Koop]

superline with a not so superline clip? :-?

[Grey Wolf]

Just something else to go wrong.

[Matt Jungblut]

i use speed clips and braid together for all my cranks

spinnerbaits and plastics line gets tied to the hook direct

[nitro929]

i am not a fan of useing any kind of clip of any kind  i dont like them on a carolina rig but you have to i think its just another sourse for falure

[shutupnfish]

I will continue to use clips with crank baits, with mono or fluoro of course.  It's not that I don't want to retie, I just like the added action it gives.  Especially a wake bait.  

I agree Wayne, trying to clip a heavy hook or even a torpedo a few times seems to make them "soft."  I've noticed that on a few of them.  I'll definitely check the next one I tie on.  

Steve

[Wayne P.]

Steve, if you want a more secure clip that can handle big hooks and big fish, the coastlock type is the strongest.

[dodgeguy]

BERKLEY crosslock snaps are the best.

http://www.***.com/descpage-BCLSS.html

[Wayne P.]

dodgeguy, I agree, forgot about that snap. It is the strongest in the smaller wire size snaps. The Coastlock snaps are made of a heavier wire and more difficult operate than the thinner wire Crosslock.

[MALTESE FALCON]

I use Duo Lock clips with mono and braid, and have never had a problem. I've never used Crosslocks, but a few of my buddys like them.

Falcon

[shutupnfish]

We used something similar to the Berkley crosslock snap on our kingfish (mackerel) rigs in the gulf.  Looks like the same design snap, with a barrel swivel added.  Made leader changes a snap. :  We quit using them after a nice size king straightened one out.  Went back to using just a swivel.  

I'll have to check those out.  Thanks ya'll.

Steve

[.dsaavedra.]

i use the BPS brand duo-lock style clip for my crankbaits (with braid) and haven't had issues.

[LCpointerKILLA]

speed clips and a snap? is it possible?

[dodgeguy]

dodgeguy, I agree, forgot about that snap. It is the strongest in the smaller wire size snaps. The Coastlock snaps are made of a heavier wire and more difficult operate than the thinner wire Crosslock.

the 3 size breaks at 30 psi.i tried it!!!it is small enough to embed in a plastic trick worm.if you use a hook like these http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103724_100010002_100000000_100010000_100-10-2

you can t rig and hide the snap.it also sets the hook back furthur which i think works great.

[Stringjam]

Cross-locking snaps are very secure. I like the Berkley snap....it's pretty easy to operate.

If you want some heavy duty cross-lockers, pick up some C'ultiva's (Owner). They are STOUT. Even the smallest ones (which I highly recommend).

I've tried out cross-locks from Berkley, Jespa (also good), P-Line, and Decoy, and the C'ultiva is definitely the strongest.

The C'ultiva is on the left (Jespa on the right). The Jespa is the ultimate cross-locking finesse snap. Very light, but strong. You can see the difference in wire diameter.

I also have some slightly larger C'ultivas that I bought accidentally that I think would be killer for larger species (and maybe swimbaits). They're insanely strong.

Stay away from duo-locks if strength is your concern.......I would venture to guess that comments like "just something to fail" and the like stem from using cheap duo-locks. I can pull apart the BPS duo-locks tying a knot with 10 lb. test.