Snaps

[tedc54]

Looking for a recommendation on type, size and brand of snaps used to attach stick and crankbaits for browns and walleyes. Thanks!

[Gill-T]

Optitackle Duolock 30 lb

[tedc54]

Thanks.

[Nautitroller]

Anyone that has a solid ring and ball bearing. Make sure they are quality ones the cheaper ones have a weak point where the snap sits in the metal seat. Spro are the best,IMO.

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[MikeyP]

Anyone that has a solid ring and ball bearing. Make sure they are quality ones the cheaper ones have a weak point where the snap sits in the metal seat. Spro are the best,IMO.

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Only problem with spros is that are are a B....to open and close. Especially the smaller ones such as the size 2 - 45lb.

[Chowdaire]

I started using VMC Crankbait Snaps this year and really like them.

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[Sk8man]

SOLID RING ball bearing swivel and use a Duolock snap for the snap itself.

[MikeyP]

SOLID RING ball bearing swivel and use a Duolock snap for the snap itself.

That never crossed my mind. Thanks Sk8man!

[Sk8man]

The solid ring can make a big difference Mikey because with the split ring type the line can get caught in the depression and cut itself off (don't ask how I know ).

Edited December 11, 2016 by Sk8man

[minion]

Owner 33lb hyper weld snaps

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[MikeyP]

Owner 33lb hyper weld snaps

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Ok thanks. I hope they're easier to open that the smaller spros.

[minion]

Ok thanks. I hope they're easier to open that the smaller spros.

Open yes....closing.... make sure they are latched !

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[NPike]

both Sambo and Owner make very good parts. Ball Bearing Swivels with Coastlock Snaps are a good choice, very solid latching will not spring open.

Edited December 15, 2016 by NPike

[Sk8man]

The latching and holding is a main reason I switched to the Duo locks years ago as well as the fact that they have a well rounded snap face so that the action of the lure whether spoon or stick tends to be better than many of the other options I used to use (e.g. coast locks etc.). I guess the bottom line is whatever option you have faith in and what seems to work best for you is what you go with and personal preference is a factor in all this stuff

[scobar]

for browns and eyes I use a quality barrel swivel, 6' or so of floro leader then just a quality small snap. This way less drag to the lure = better action.

[Silver Fox]

for browns and eyes I use a quality barrel swivel, 6' or so of floro leader then just a quality small snap. This way less drag to the lure = better action.

Bingo!

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[Legacy]

for browns and eyes I use a quality barrel swivel, 6' or so of floro leader then just a quality small snap. This way less drag to the lure = better action.

X2

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[NPike]

For my homemade fluorocarbon leaders I usually just tie a snap to one end which goes to the bait and tie the other end directly to my line. I do this for all types of fishing. Even when using inline spinners I rarely get a problem with line twist. Less hardware less to interfere with the bait. Food for thought.

[youp50]

I like black coast lock snaps.  I have found 20 pounds a touch too dainty, 30's are more to my liking.  I never use a swivel with a stick bait.  I fish some of the clearest springtime water in the GLs.  That being said, I really do not think color of the snap matters much.  

 

Sometimes the rocks claim a bait, bad enough to lose an 8 dollar bait, losing a $2 Sampo ball bearing snap swivel is an unnecessary expense.  I will always have BB snap swivels in front of spoons and spinners.

 

If your stick baits roll, learn how to tune them.  I have not had any luck catching spring fish on a rolling stick bait.  If the boat driver gets a couple of lines crossed, no swivel I have used avoids the impending line snarl.

[minion]

for browns and eyes I use a quality barrel swivel, 6' or so of floro leader then just a quality small snap. This way less drag to the lure = better action.

X3 only I stretch it out to like a 20 ft fluorocarbon leader.... by end of may it's a lot shorter lol

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