Snaps - How many folks use them? 2024

XpressJeff reply :

I am just getting serious about fishing again after a long hiatus and I just read about some folks using snaps on jerkbaits and crankbaits.

Wow, I would have never thunk it!

I quit using snaps as terminal tackle when I was a kid.

Please let me know your feelings because with all the specialized gear we buy I figured for sure it would adversely effect the bait's action and be a definite no-no!

What a time saver though!

Crestliner2008 reply :

I've always used a snap with any crankbait or jerkbait. Allows for freer movement of the bait to do it's own thing. However, make sure you remove the split ring that some baits come with first.

RichF reply :

I use them for pretty much all my hard baits. Never had any issues with them affecting the baits' action.

mllrtm79 reply :

I use Norman speed clips instead of snaps, it is a time saver for sure. I do leave the split ring on. I think especially with lipless baits that it frees up the action. The main issue is making sure to retie and or inspect the knot and line regularly.

jdz197 reply :

I'm assuming you mean snap swivels? I use them most of the time in most situations, but I'm starting to move away from them as everywhere I fish is overgrown with weeds and snap swivels do seem to catch a bit more pond weeds. Treble hooks on hardbaits have a tendency to snag swivels now and then. Reeling in the moment a hardbait hits seems to help mitigate this issue.

Paul Roberts reply :

Snaps, yes! Snap swivels, no -except for ball-bearing swivels on spoons.

I spin the split ring off every plug, and use a snap knotted to a dedicated hardbait rod or two.

XpressJeff reply :

OK, a lesson to be learned here!

Could someone please pose a pic or link of what they use. I don't imagine it's what I have in my Granddaughters catfish tackle box.

Thank you by the way folks. I appreciate y'all sharing the wealth!

Dwight Hottle reply :

Here you go Jeff.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Hyper_Welded_Quick_Snaps_6pk/descpage-OHQS.html

XpressJeff reply :

Thank you, Baitmonkey at work!

Fishin' Fool reply :

You want to use snaps and not snap swivels.

Tucson reply :

There may be an advantage to using a snap (only) on cranks. If you tie directly to the lure the knot should be more of a loop than a tight knot. You might also take a look at the Rapala Knot which connects with a small loop, letting the lure swivel freely.

ww2farmer reply :

I use them on almost all my hard baits, and remove the split rings from the line ties.

Makes changing baits real quick and easy. For example, if I'm deep cranking down the outside edge of a grass line, and want to change to ripping a squarebill or lipless crank through the grass........just grab a new bait an clip it on. No retying. I have limited space in my boat, so having one cranking rod that does multiple things well, and a snap tied on is a pretty good system for me.

NHBull reply :

I am moving to snaps for my cranks. Last yr I did some test in the pool attaching to split rings and not. I did not detect a discernable difference.

I wonder why some are so attament about removing the Rings......also think the Normans hold better on rings......just saying

Dorado reply :

On 3/14/2017 at 12:42 AM, NHBull said:

I am moving to snaps for my cranks. Last yr I did some test in the pool attaching to split rings and not. I did not detect a discernable difference.

I wonder why some are so attament about removing the Rings......also think the Normans hold better on rings......just saying

I agree with Dink. I also noticed the same experimentation on the water and leave the rings be. I use snaps exclusively on cranks and like that I only have to tie one solid Palomar knot. . I'll use the rapala knot on smaller, finesse hardbaits, like twitchbaits and on spoons. I HATE snap swivels.

georgeyew reply :

I use snaps for everything. I bank fish and typically only bring one rod. It makes it so much easier to change lures.

the reel ess reply :

I lost my first big fish of the year last spring due to a snap. I got it near the boat and it just kept going under the boat. Then I reeled up a straightened out snap. Drag was set and the fish was taking it, but it took too fast of a run on braid to keep up I guess. I stopped doing it then, but I'd go back if I had snaps I could count on. I just don't want to lose a PB because of a needless piece of terminal tackle.

Choporoz reply :

My dexterity is such that I can operate a Norman 'Speed'? Clip in about 12 minutes. Takes me upwards of 30 seconds sometimes to tie a SDJ knot.

XpressJeff reply :

OK, not real savvy here...

Is a Palomar knot adequate?

What is the easiest way for an old, half blind fat man with bad knees to get split rings off?

Thanks Jeff

Jaderose reply :

On 3/14/2017 at 1:03 AM, Choporoz said:

My dexterity is such that I can operate a Norman 'Speed'? Clip in about 12 minutes. Takes me upwards of 30 seconds sometimes to tie a SDJ knot.

I love the idea of the speed clip. I hate actually using them.

Choporoz reply :

I use Texas Tackle split ring pliers

On 3/14/2017 at 4:13 AM, XpressJeff said:

OK, not real savvy here...

Is a Palomar knot adequate?

What is the easiest way for an old, half blind fat man with bad knees to get split rings off?

Thanks Jeff

After reading hundreds of posts on here recommending Texas Tackle split ring pliers, I bought a pair....count me in as another convert...

Dwight Hottle reply :

On 3/14/2017 at 4:13 AM, XpressJeff said:

OK, not real savvy here...

Is a Palomar knot adequate?

What is the easiest way for an old, half blind fat man with bad knees to get split rings off?

Thanks Jeff

Split ring pliers.

Dorado reply :

On 3/14/2017 at 4:13 AM, XpressJeff said:

OK, not real savvy here...

Is a Palomar knot adequate?

What is the easiest way for an old, half blind fat man with bad knees to get split rings off?

Thanks Jeff

With my experience with snaps, Palomar knot has been flawless. When you use a Palomar knot on larger cranks, especially, you use a lot of line (not a huge deal), but you use considerably less when you tie directly to a snap and you can rotate various cranks all day and only tie ONCE. Very convenient and a time saver.

Sam reply :

Use them as I can change lures easier and faster.

XpressJeff reply :

I'm getting some Texas Tackle!

Can't fight with those things!

Thank you for the link.

Angry John reply :

I dont waste my time with OEM split rings. When i get a new bait, i just cut them right off with a pair of cross cutters. I do love the Texas tackle pliers for hook work and when i change out a hook i use the owner hyper wire split rings. The owner snap is also what i use and the middle size is perfect for bass fishing. The smaller size works well on small trout size cranks and the larger size is good for huge cranks like the 10xd. Jerkbaits are a special type of hard bait IMO and i try and tune them as i go. If when using a smap they still suspend good i clip to the split ring. If they sink i take it off. If they float i will add a heavier gauge split ring to the center hook.

blckshirt98 reply :

I'll usually use some kind of quick snap on my crankbaits - Normal Speed Clips usually but also Tactical Angler Power Clips (these are a big large for my taste unless it's with a large bait) and Gamakatsu G-Finesse Tournament Snaps.

scaleface reply :

I use whatever comes on the lure . Snaps make it easy to change lures but I dont retie often enough anyway . If I'm changing lures its usually past time to check the line and retie .

MickD reply :

On 3/13/2017 at 11:09 PM, jdz197 said:

I'm assuming you mean snap swivels? I use them most of the time in most situations, but I'm starting to move away from them as everywhere I fish is overgrown with weeds and snap swivels do seem to catch a bit more pond weeds. Treble hooks on hardbaits have a tendency to snag swivels now and then. Reeling in the moment a hardbait hits seems to help mitigate this issue.

No, not snap swivels. Snaps.

adam lancia reply :

I always use a snap on cranks, jerkbaits, poppers, spooks and spybaits. I guess just about any hard bait come to think of it...

TxHawgs reply :

I use them, but only with certain baits or until I find the color they like that hr lol. I've talked to a cpl pros about them, and one example has stuck with me. While fishing a lipless in a school of fish he would catch a cpl and the fish would shut down, he would throw on another color and first cast with a new color he was hooked up. He repeated this with 3 colors and then went from a 1/2oz bait to a 1/4oz. It enabled him to catch many more fish, if he would of stopped to retie every time the school would of most likely calmed down too much and not continued to bite the other baits. The whole changing colors is a great way to keep em biting, works great w hardbaits and plastics.

"hamma" reply :

Check Berkleys cross lock snaps, A bit to get used to, but the strongest Ive ever used. Some eyes will give ya a hard time, but nothing some needle nosed pliers cant carefully irradicate.

rangerjockey reply :

I use them on spooks and some crankbaits, Warts and deep little N's. I think it helps the action some. But it's not a speed thing, I can tie a knot as fast as I can open and shut a snap.

mllrtm79 reply :

On 3/13/2017 at 11:49 PM, XpressJeff said:

Could someone please pose a pic or link of what they use.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Bill_Norman_Speed_Clips_10pk/descpage-NSC.html

This is the other one that some of use, connected with a palomar knot as well. It does take a bit of dexterity to connect as mentioned earlier, but holds very well. I had been told somewhere that they are rated at 30lb, but I didn't see that on the TW info.

CTBassin860 reply :

On 3/13/2017 at 11:49 PM, XpressJeff said:

OK, a lesson to be learned here!

Could someone please pose a pic or link of what they use. I don't imagine it's what I have in my Granddaughters catfish tackle box.

Thank you by the way folks. I appreciate y'all sharing the wealth!

BPS Interlock snaps

long island basser reply :

I use both the speed clips and p-line technical snaps. Both work well with the technical snap easier to use.

I don't remove slip rings from my baits, haven't seen any need to.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/P-Line_Technical_Snap/descpage-TPBB.html

Dwight Hottle reply :

On 3/14/2017 at 9:08 PM, MassBassin508 said:

BPS Interlock snaps

I have seen this style fail often. The only way to trust them is to crimp the metal sleeve down over the wire to prevent it from accidental opening which defeats the purpose of quick changes with baits.

GreenGhostMan reply :

I only use them on my crankbait rod. I use the VMC duolock snaps.

CTBassin860 reply :

On 3/14/2017 at 9:46 PM, GreenGhostMan said:

I only use them on my crankbait rod.

junyer357 reply :

Tried them and hated them. Took longer to change lures for me, especially if eye is set into bill.

I just change all of my line tie split rings to an oval one. I can retie much faster and easier, even with flourocarbon.

Scarborough817 reply :

i rarely use snaps but when i'm using a wire leader i don't really have a choice i have to fish them sometimes because of the pike

bigturtle reply :

I use snaps a lot. Decoy egg snaps and round snaps

basscrusher reply :

I use them on any type of crank/jerk with a split ring. I've seen line get wedged in between the coils of a split ring when tied directly. That's a lost fish waiting to happen. I use inexpensive Eagle Claw dual lock snaps in size 1 or 2. Despite what some may think of Eagle Claw, these are very strong. Can't think of any issues of failure/breakage off the top of my head.

DaveT63 reply :

I use snaps with the split ring. I've never had a problem.

crypt reply :

norman speed clips.the way to go.

Crankin4Bass reply :

Another vote for Norman Speed Clips. I take the split ring off.

Landis Carrier reply :

I think I need to give those Norman Speed Clips a shot!

Catt reply :

Felix77 reply :

I use the tactical anglers power clip. As others have already said ... I also remove the split ring which comes with the cranks. The smallest they sell works for all bass applications. I use the larger ones on my striper setups with no issues.

http://www.tacticalanglers.com/products.html#powerclips

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