How do you attach crank baits? 2024
skno reply :
.wondering what everyone does
Fish the Mitt reply :
Can I vote twice?! 
Living up North, I have some waters with heavy pike/muskie population (one specific dam in particular). If i'm there, I'll use a steel leader w/ snap swivel on all my lures as I don't like being bit off or buying new lures! If not, I usually just tie to the split ring or direct.
Choporoz reply :
I'm guessing you meant split ring? O-rings are rubber (or synthetic rubber), in my experience.
Hurricane reply :
Split ring...
Mike L reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 2:08 AM, LastCastChris said:Split ring...
Ditto
Mike
roadwarrior reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 2:22 AM, Mike L said:Ditto
tander reply :
Tie directly to the factory split ring.
thebillsman reply :
Oval split ring
Hog Basser reply :
If it comes with a split ring, I tied to that, if not, it is direct to the lure.
Kevin22 reply :
split ring...
wait a minute, we have 6 people (7 including me) who replied split ring but only 4 votes for it?
Dwight Hottle reply :
With a snap, it's a no brainer. There are numerous lure manufactures that provide new baits with a factory attached snap. The reason is because the bait runs better. Even some JDM bait manufactures do the same thing. And you never have to worry about your knot getting worn at the split ring opening.
buzzed bait reply :
tie to split ring. those snaps and quick connect things are too small for my big hands.
A-Jay reply :
Sometimes a clip - other timed the Oval ring is the deal.
A-Jay
bigturtle reply :
always clip
the reel ess reply :
If it has a split ring, it's intended to be tied to. I can't bring myself to use a clip or snap after losing a big fish to the clip last spring. If you watch the people whose paychecks depend on landing fish, they won't be using a clip or snap.
But then I don't do everything they do like changing hooks.
ww2farmer reply :
I tie direct to the split ring.
Jrob78 reply :
I tie direct to an oval split ring 100% of the time.
jbw252 reply :
Replace the split ring with an oval split ring, then tie direct.
Catch 22 reply :
I use the best quality duo lock snaps I can find.I go thru every last one of them to check for quality and alignment.. I always use them with LC`s and never a failure with size #2.
MIbassyaker reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 4:41 AM, the reel ess said:If it has a split ring, it's intended to be tied to. I can't bring myself to use a clip or snap after losing a big fish to the clip last spring. If you watch the people whose paychecks depend on landing fish, they won't be using a clip or snap.
But then I don't do everything they do like changing hooks.
Yet, they do throw wiggle warts and bladed jigs/chatterbaits reasonably often, which use snap attachments by default no?
Goose52 reply :
I tie most baits direct...except for crankbaits. While working around a lake, I often have 4 or 5 cranks in front of me and switch back and forth between those baits depending on the depth I'm trying to hit. Snap is the way to go in this case...
blckshirt98 reply :
Norman Speed Clip which I hook into the split ring.
bassin is addicting reply :
Duo lock snaps
the reel ess reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 8:10 AM, MIbassyaker said:Yet, they do throw wiggle warts and bladed jigs/chatterbaits reasonably often, which use snap attachments by default no?
They're throwing a bait with the equipment it was designed for. They tie to that snap and cut the line to change baits. They don't remove the snap and use it for another bait it was not intended for. And you can bet those are high quality snaps that came with those baits.
To each his own. I see the need and usefulness for snaps. But I also have a recollection of a 6 lb bass swimming away before I could land and photograph it. Hey, I've had stripers straighten out the split ring on the back of a quality crankbait at the boat when I thought it was subdued. Why put needless accessories between you and your potential personal best or your favorite bait?
Choporoz reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 3:29 AM, buzzed bait said:tie to split ring. those snaps and quick connect things are too small for my big hands.
Like buzzed, my hands are less than dextrous. Takes me longer to flail around with a Norman "Speed" Clip than it does to retie.
buzzed bait reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 8:51 PM, Choporoz said:Like buzzed, my hands are less than dextrous. Takes me longer to flail around with a Norman "Speed" Clip than it does to retie.
you should really watch me fooling around with them! "speed" is definitely not a word that you'd use when describing. goofy, painful, hilarious, cluster**** .... would all be better used to describe the process!
smashinsmalliestv reply :
I usually use a snap, or tie direct. Anywhere there is pike or muskie I will throw a steel leader on. I usually use a snap on most hard baits.
WIGuide reply :
When I was young I'd always use a snap swivel. For the past decade or so I've been tying direct on everything until last year I started using a snap swivel on my medium to deeper diving crankbaits. I think this next year I'll do the same, but tie direct on the squarebills still and it forces me to retie more often.
skno reply :
Great replies!................yes I meant split ring 
in the Poll.
The reason I ask was, I have a bud that uses a snap. I always tie to split ring but was considering a snap for quick changes. I think Ill look into the norman speed clip mentioned.
ErikmonBillsfon reply :
Tie to the split rig
But do you guys tie a loop knot or a tight knot? Can that be another choice? On jerk baits and frogs I tend to use the loop knot but cranks just a palomar or regular clinch knot.
jignfule reply :
Last week I lost a XD attached to a "brad" brand 50# clip. Pop off like it was on a 2# leader. So no more clips or swivels.
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