Swivels, Snaps, Barrel Swivels

[raider44]

We used to use swivels on all of our lures and leaders. Recently we switched to snaps- A charter captain out of Cleveland explained to me that a swivel will decrease action on a Reef Runner (crank bait popular on Erie) and spoons, because it allows for 360 degrees of motion, whereas a snap will not. Does anyone like running one over the other- or use a Barrel Swivel at one end of their leaders or for their flies instead of an overhand knot?

[chinook]

Raider, I use a snap on any body bait such as Raps', Rogues, thundersticks etc.- I use a swivel on a spoon, whether it be right at the spoon itself such as a Sampo, or tie an inline swivel such as a Spro, then use a leader of flouro then you could use a snap at that application to avoid line twist. Just my way of doing things and has worked well for me thru the years. But yes, I agree that the use of a swivel esp. right at the body bait is and can be counterproductive.

[dcso]

at the risk of souding stupid what is a snap? as compared to a swivel

thanks

ted

[raider44]

dcso- A snap is just the upper part of the swivel-- A snap is essentially a swivel, just without the barrel swivel.

[L&M]

This might help. Just for the picture of what they are only.

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/interlocki ... 35410.aspx

[dcso]

thanks Hank, myself i've just used an overhand knot.

ted