Opinion Wanted: Do You "SNAP" or Do You "TIE"?

[ydoc]

I'm "old" now, but as a kid, I'd only have one... or maybe two rod/reel outfits at one time. It was before the popularity of spinnerbaits, plastics, etc. And most of the lures used had multiple treble-hooks on them.

My point is, as a kid, I didn't have access to all the line/knot information that we do today. So to facilitate frequent lure changes I grew up using SNAPS (CrossLock or DuoLock) like these:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...id=0011850

I've NEVER had one fail. To avoid an weakening at the snap-knot, I do retie the snap on a regular basis.

I feel that they don't make a difference to the action of crankbaits... and may even enhance their action as most suggest using some sort of "loop-knot".

I'll also use them on spinnerbaits/buzzbaits as there is so much "hardware" involved with those lures, I can't believe that the addition of a snap would be "seen" by any fish interested in such a contraption.

However, I still TIE my worms (wacky-style/Texas-rigged/etc.) and jigs directly.

So... do you TIE exclusively?

[indent]If so, why?
If so, have you ever tried SNAPS? If not, why not?
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Do you ever use snaps?

If so, under what conditions/which lures?

Thanks!

Bob
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[Dryrod]

[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000]Prior to fly fishing, I would use clips most of the time as they permitted a much quicker change over to another lure. Naturally now it is strickly "tie on".[/#008000][/font]
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[zootsuited]

i use snaps a lot, i have the use of only one hand so it's time consuming for me to retie often.

i use 0-2 sizes for almost everything, palomar knotted. once in awhile ill just tie a palomar directly to my hook when using soft plastics and jigs. but i've used snaps with them too and have catch fish.

if i feel like im not gettin bit or the action of my bait is too much affected because of a lil snap, then the lack of confidence will get me to just tie directly to my lure or hook.
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[ydoc]

zootsuited,

Thanks for your reply. Like you I direct-tie all of my soft-baits, worms, jigs, etc. when using a single hook.

I use snaps for spinner/buzz-baits, spoons and crank/stick-baits.

Another reason I use snaps on crankbaits is that a lot of them have a split-ring through the lure-eye to help with tie-on an lure action. But, I swear that I've had the line "cut" when it gets down into that "split-opening" on the split-ring!!

Additionally, my knot of choice is the Palomar... and getting that loop big enough to go all the way around the lure AND the two or three treble hooks is just more effort than I care to do! []

If push-came-to-shove, I might even remove the split-ring... but I'd still use the snap to attach the lure.

Thanks again for your reply!

[fishin]
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[tanman89]

Although I see the appeal in snaps, I have always been a "Tie" guy. I guess theres something about knots that give a sense of traditional reliance.[fishin]
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[ydoc]

Thanks for your reply... and sharing your opinions from the "other side"! []

As a "tie-er"... curious, what knots do you use?? To:

tie-on spinnerbaits/buzzbaits?

tie-on plastics (single-hook/dropshots/etc.)?

tie-on crankbaits?

to tie braid to leader/mono?

Thanks!
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[jimpete525]

I use snaps for all my crankbaits. I don't think they have any affect on the performance at all. And it makes for a fast change in lure.

Jim[fishin]
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[albinotrout]

I do the same as you. I use a clip with the spinnerbaits and cranks then tie the plastics directly to the line. For spoons and spinners for trout I use swivels.
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[daffy]

For Crank baits I use a Norman Speed Clip
[inline Norm-SpedClipt.jpg][inline Norm-SpedClip.jpg]

With one hand I can remove and put on another Crank Bait! Very handy
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[ydoc]

Thanks for your input Daffy... I've used only the cross-lock "type" snaps in the past, but might have to give those a try!
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[michfishgod]

i have been tieing them on lately. "ran out of swivels." but would rather use a swivel like at the link below cause it gives more action to the bait and prevents line twist. on spoons and the likes when trooling and casting.


[url "http://www.berkley-fishing.com/products/terminal-tackle/snaps-swivels/ball-bearing-cross-lok-snap/swivels"]http://www.berkley-fishing.com/products/terminal-tackle/snaps-swivels/ball-bearing-cross-lok-snap/swivels[/url]
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[ydoc]

I would definitely use a swivel-snap for any "twisties"... i.e. spoons! I fish mostly for largemouth bass, so most of my lures run "straight"... that is, no rotation.

Although I've been known to fish a Johnson Silver Minnow now and then, I usually just start off with a snap... but watch my line closely. If I notice any twist, I'll either "hang" the lure and let it UNtwist, or put on a swivel-snap.

But point well-taken...

I fish a lot of spinnerbaits. My take is that the (and ONLY) a snap facilitates quick lure changes... and can't believe that a bass can "see" the JUST the snap, considering all the OTHER metal that composes a spinnerbait.

I also use JUST a snap for crankbaits. Again, I figure that compared to the multiple treble-hooks hanging off of one, the snap is minimal in appearance. AND most crankbaits suggest at least a "loop-knot" to not dampen the action. Again, a (and only a) snap allows the action AND quick lure changes.

Then... I tie just about everything that uses a single hook: frogs, worms, most all plastics, etc.

And I guess, another consideration is the number of rods "on deck". Unlike the modern-day professional anglers - that have 10 or more rod/reel combos already rigged-up, I grew up having only one rod/reel... so a snap made for quick and easy lure changes. I can remember when I finally added that second rod/reel combo to the boat... boy, was I "uptown"!! [laugh] Now I have four rods/reels when I go out in my belly-boat! <lol>
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[daffy]

yea I got turned onto those by a good friend years ago, and I would not ever go with anything else AS long as it is with cranks anything that spins would really twist line, but with cranks really easy one hand operation and they are tiny!
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[Paulpro]

Start by removing the ring that comes with the lure,and attach straight to the eye of lure,It takes some practice,its like changing the trebble hooks on a lure,but instead I secure it to eye of lure.for some lures I attatch a ring to the eye of lure before hand,and attach to that ring.Some poppers need the extra ring,and the devils horse,its eye is to thick,making it difficult to open ring so I add a regullar ring there before hand.
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[ydoc]

I've HEARD that using TWO "rings" will ruin a crankbait's action... I use a snap to either the (just the) eye, or to the split ring if there's one on there. So, I suppose THAT qualifies as using "two rings"... [crazy]

So what is the purpose of your two-ring system? so you TIE your line to the oval ring and then the oval ring to the lure...? Are you using the oval-ring in lieu of a snap? It would seem that maneuvering a split ring - oval or otherwise - would be difficult with cold fingers or weak eyes (or bad finger-nails [] ).
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[Paulpro]

I'm putting up a video[]
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[Paulpro]

Sorry it took so long,I don't have a camera,but finally got a picture for you to help explain,see here,its an oval ring,and a regular ring,each rated for 20lb,its full proof,how do you see the lure comming off accidentaly,as with a conventional meathod.It may be a pain to open and close the ring,but its worth it for the price of the lures of today.I don't trust anyother type of snap,won't even waste my time looking at new ones.I use the same set up for saltwater,but go to the next size up on rings,and ovals.

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P.S.First thing I do is remove the ring on a lure,they usually come with one already.On poppers,you can add a round ring to make it easier to attach to that,because of the concave mouth of the lure.[#008000]In the picture I normally tie my line to the oval ring,but this is a steel wire set up for the bay,but you see now.[/#008000]

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God Bless,from FL. Paul Pro
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[Paulpro]

Oval ring and round ring set up here,skip to 1:37 to see.
This better explains the set up.
I've seen many snaps,don't wate my time with any,this set up is full proof,no accidental way of loosing a lure unless its a big fish and the ring straightens out,but if I loose a fish that way,I guess its ok.
Same set up works for saltwater, works great with a steel wire just step it up to larger oval and round ring if you like.
Worst case just use some split ring pliers to open the round ring,remember tie to the ovalring first..[]
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[Paulpro]

Reliable lure change meathod here
I put up a vid just now,don't mind the add,youtube put the add there and I can't remove it I guess cause I matched third party content cause of the music I used.
I receantly disabled the adds for a more pleasant viewing experience,also no editing so you wont see any of those annoying intros at the beggining[]Paulpro!
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