Best and Worst Snap Swivels

[willcfish]

Good tips on snap swivels.

[Plasticpirogue]

Ur kidding, right? Learn to tie KNOTS...period.

The only thing I would use a snap for (note not snap-swivels) is topwater where I want to 1) insure that the bait as freedom to "walk" and 2) with braid, simply because the braid is so strong at the knot I can install a snap on a topwater rig and change baits throughout the day and never worry about degredation of the connection.

In the video he mentioned "spinnerbaits" and I almost blew tobacco juice all over my laptop.

I do however use swivels on Carolina rigs and Donkey rigs, but not snap-swivels.

[mrdeuce]

Dont really use swivels for anything freshwater but drop shot and carolina rig. Even so I usually end up using the heavier salt water ball bearing swivels with a tactical clip.

which as far as snaps/clips, your missing one of my and many others favorite, the tactical clip which is probably the toughest snap of them all. Id challenge almost anybody on a kayak o find a fish that could break these things.




also missing norman or spro split snaps which are awesome for freshwater crankbaiting. Eliminates the need for for a split ring (but can still be used with a ring) on your crank baits while at the same time allowing you change baits very easily.

[richg99]

I have to take umbrage with that guy for his favoring the first bent wire snap vs a cross-lock. I doubt that that first snap would hold up to a single big redfish run......but...the cross lock does it daily.

And, yes, of course, using a cross lock ( or ANY other snap) without a swivel would lead to twisted line.

Each to his own, I guess. I agree with his assessment of the sampro swivels, though. Rich

p.s. Oh yes, Mr. Deuce, I couldn't agree with you MORE on the fast snaps (tactical clip) or whatever one wants to call them. I just ordered a couple of packages on-line since I couldn't get them locally.

They will replace my cross locks and everything else if they are the right sizes.

You can, with a bit of additional pulling, add sampro swivels when needed, too. Rich

[willcfish]

Thanks for all the good information. The hardware pictured is not available to me in Sporting good stores so I'll go on line and try them out.

[willcfish]

Thanks Richg99,
I agree with you on the snaps. Best to have hardware that will be up to the task.

[w2n]

I find Duo Snaps to be effective, inexpensive, and easy to use. Pretty much I have them tied onto two rods at all times for easy and quick switching out of hard baits.

[Phish]

Been using Norman Spro Split snaps like Mrduece posted. I do more crankbaiting then anything when I am not fly fishing.
I like the Duo snaps but they are terrible in the junk and where there is a lot of moss.

Still looking fo a good fast snap like tactical snaps but none locally so have to wait til I get a chance to hit BPS.

Always tie directly to spinnerbaits and walk the dog type baits, no exceptions!!

[tae111]

I used to use snap swivels years ago but I haven't bought any in years. I prefer to tie. It takes a little longer but it doesn't change the buoyancy or action of the lure.

[oubassman]

I find Duo Snaps to be effective, inexpensive, and easy to use. Pretty much I have them tied onto two rods at all times for easy and quick switching out of hard baits.

Use a similar one from Bass Pro shops & only for crank baits.