Spinnerbait keeps sliding off swivel 2024
WRangler506 reply :
Ok I give up. I tried a couple new spinnerbaits last weekend and they don't have the enclosed loop to snap on. The just have the wire bend and I struggled to get them to "jump" back when using them. I like the ones with the loop.
Do you buy the loop ones or is there a easy mod to fix these?
scaleface reply :
Those type of spinnerbaits are not made to be used with a snap .
Choporoz reply :
Spinnerbaits don't spin all the way around (just the blades.) So, there's no good reason for a swivel, or snap of any kind.
Tie your line directly to the bend.
A-Jay reply :
A swivel or clip although convenient, when used with an 'R' bend bait - meaning non-closed loop model, doesn't really work as you have found out. One can always simply tie the line directly to the bait - thus eliminating the swivel / clip.
If you must use a clip- there a simply little trick you can do using heat shrink tube, a small rubber band or even a short length of braided line.
check it out -
A-Jay
RoLo reply :
Before the name 'spinjig ' gave way to the name 'spinnerbait' (before your time)
all we seen were closed looped-wire eyelets. However, when casting in an adverse wind
the fishing line was able to wrap around the closed wire-loop in mid-flight.
The advent of the open R-bend eyelets totally solved that problem.
Tie your fishing line directly to your spinnerbait, it'll give you a warm, cozy feeling 
Roger
NHBull reply :
If you are looking for a loop to tie to, you can make one by tying a small piece of braid around the wires creating one. I would still tie directly to the loop
Crestliner2008 reply :
Like Keeper says, make your own loop. I use dental rubber bands.
WRangler506 reply :
Thanks guys, Im glad I asked. I was going to tie direct but I thought it would slide around. Ill give that a try.
Sometimes with my 4-5 yr olds in the boat there isn't time to keep re-tie every lure, so a swivel gets used more than Id like. That is if Id like to get a cast in here and there anyway. Ill try dental bands or a braid loop for that.
Thanks!
DubyaDee reply :
You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out. 
Damn Yankee reply :
If you want a closed loop, check out the Northland Reedrunners, dirt cheap and nearly indestructible.
faygo1979 reply :
Buy the ones with a loop or you can wrap a some line around the d and some supperglue will fix it.
RoLo reply :
On 6/1/2017 at 1:15 AM, faygo1979 said:Buy the ones with a loop or you can wrap a some line around the d and some supperglue will fix it.
I like supperglue too, makes my food stick to my ribs 
faygo1979 reply :
lol
J Francho reply :
Just tie direct. Use an improved cinch knot. Run the bait through a loop of line held in your left hand so it catch is in the R-bend. Grab a blade with your right hand, and spin the bait 5-6 times. Run the tag under the twists, and back up the loop you just made, and cinch. It takes about 5 seconds to complete this knot, and you can use a larger loop to start with if you can't see the line too well.
scaleface reply :
On 6/1/2017 at 12:31 AM, DubyaDee said:You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out.
Thats a good tip . Interesting lure to . I love the single spin willows .
MassYak85 reply :
Either way I would drop the snap, but you can take a tiny rubber band and go around the bend where you are supposed to attach your line and it will help with your situation.
chadmack282 reply :
On 6/1/2017 at 12:31 AM, DubyaDee said:You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out.
i like to tie direct but this idea is pretty dam slick & best of all its pretty dam simple & we all have plenty extra split rings!
georgeyew reply :
I use a snap and on my R bend spinnerbaits, I use the dental rubber bands like Crestliner suggested. Never had an issue with them.
beardown34 reply :
Given that OP has stated his reason for using a snap, to allow him a more sensible fishing experience with his 4-5 year olds, the just tie direct and drop the snap recommendations may not be feasible for him. Another option that allows you to keep using R bend spinnerbaits (and buzzbaits) is to
pre-tie a short leader directly to the R bend, and on the other end of the leader tie a swivel or a split ring. I'm talking like 3 inch leader, and considering it's a moving bait, it doesn't really matter if it's mono or fluoro or braid. This will allow you the ability to keep using snaps while your hands are full wrangling your little ones. One tip with this is whatever knots you tie on both ends, keep the tag end pointed towards the lure (away from the mainline) so as you're retrieving the lure, the tag ends don't grab debris along the way.
FCPhil reply :
Are you using a baitcaster? With a baitcaster if thumb the spool before the lure hits the water it will keep tension in the line and you should not have an issue.
beardown34 reply :
I'll need to up my dad game if his 4-5 year olds are fishing baitcasters and thumbing the spool
the reel ess reply :
nm
DubyaDee reply :
On 6/1/2017 at 8:13 AM, chadmack282 said:i like to tie direct but this idea is pretty dam slick & best of all its pretty dam simple & we all have plenty extra split rings!
I can't take credit. The lure/split ring idea was from a new friend, he gave me a handful of custom spinnerbaits. Thanks professor!
ike8120 reply :
On 6/1/2017 at 12:31 AM, DubyaDee said:You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out.
I know this post is almost 3 years old but what size split ring did you use?
Bassjam2000 reply :
One solution which I found to be better and longer lasting than braid, split rings, or tubing is to use a few wraps of 20 or 24 gauge wire, the same wire used for hand tying rubber skirts to jigs,works like a charm!
J Francho reply :
Three years ago....answer is still the same: tie direct.
Hammer 4 reply :
On 2/10/2020 at 11:47 PM, J Francho said:Three years ago....answer is still the same: tie direct.
And..it's been that way for Many years..
Bassjam2000 reply :
On 2/11/2020 at 6:04 AM, Hammer 4 said:
And..it's been that way for Many years..
Except that's not a solution for those who use clips. I use the same rod for squarebills as I do for spinnerbaits and prefer clips for quick bait swaps.
Hammer 4 reply :
On 2/11/2020 at 6:15 AM, Bassjam2000 said:Except that's not a solution for those who use clips. I use the same rod for squarebills as I do for spinnerbaits and prefer clips for quick bait swaps.
Buy another rig then...
nascar2428 reply :
Simple solution, pick up some small diameter clear plastic hose. Think of aquarium hose, cut small piece and slide it over the bend of the spinnerbait. Problem solved. I tie direct and everyone of my spinnerbaits has tubing on them.
J Francho reply :
Pretty sure my shaky, diabetic hands can tie a knot as fast as I can fumble with a snap. Don't get me wrong - I use duo-loc snaps on my crankbaits, but that's more about my dislike for split rings than convenience.
BassNJake reply :
On 2/11/2020 at 6:53 AM, nascar2428 said:Simple solution, pick up some small diameter clear plastic hose. Think of aquarium hose, cut small piece and slide it over the bend of the spinnerbait. Problem solved. I tie direct and everyone of my spinnerbaits has tubing on them.
I do the same thing.
I tie a double uni knot and sometimes it will slide a little.
Since I have a little down time in the winter, its part of my tackle prep.
I snagged a picture off of someone elses video.
I tend to use a smaller piece of tubing than what is shown, but you get the idea.
the reel ess reply :
On 2/11/2020 at 9:35 PM, BassNJake said:I do the same thing.
I tie a double uni knot and sometimes it will slide a little.
Since I have a little down time in the winter, its part of my tackle prep.
I snagged a picture off of someone elses video.
I tend to use a smaller piece of tubing than what is shown, but you get the idea.
Some heat shrink tubing would get that job done as well.
Bassjam2000 reply :
I have experimented with every method mentioned and have found this to be by far the best solution, clean, cheap, and simple, 2 wraps of 20 gauge wire.
Log Catcher reply :
Like several others I use tiny pieces of tubing over the bend to keep line from sliding. I know a guy that said he cuts his tubing at least an inch long. He puts it on the line, ties on the spinnerbait and brings it back down over the bend. He says this gives the line some protection from abrasions. I have not tried this yet but I might.
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