Fishin Big Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Do you direct tie ? Or us an o ring or snap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybait Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 I almost always tie to a split ring, helps with lure action. I rarely use a snap, they can come open. And I only direct tie when there is little to no action like with a prop bait where it's all about the props. Direct tie on a crankbait can reduce action. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 I use these snaps, and they don't open. I use the #1 size. https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Double-Lok-Snaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 I often take off the crankbait’s split ring and use a Norman Speed Clip instead, which is basically a split ring with little arms that you press to open the ring and clip it on-off the bait. Most other clips seem iffy to me. You need a split ring or clip for a crankbait to work properly. That’s why manufacturers sell baits with them installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 I tie to the lure's split ring on suspending jerkbait like a Vision 110. When I have a lure that suspends well, I don't want to change that with a snap. I don't want to change the angle jerkbaits sit in the water either. On other lures, I use a snap. I will use the snap type like Mark does. The closing end on those types of snaps hook around the side wire and end inside the outer frame of the snap. Nothing for them to catch on. I have yet to have one open. I like the Decoy Egg snaps as they are round at the lure nose tie. Owner makes one too. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Decoy_Egg_Snap_7pk/descpage-DEGGS.html Tying knots can be difficult in rough water, high winds or cold weather. I don't want to waste time struggling to re-tie when I need to change lures. Snaps can weaken over time from opening and closing. I toss my used ones after a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 For bigger baits, musky/pike waters, and saltwater, I have been trying out the Tactical Angler Power clips. For me, they are too bulky to use on a typical bass lure. I have only used them the past couple of years. Easy to change and strong. After extended use, they sometimes can develop a gap like a sprung split ring and need to be replaced. I haven't had any issues yet. https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Anglers-Power-Clips-125lb-Bulk/dp/B00CFU18IG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1506089014&sr=1-3&keywords=tactical+anglers+power+clips&linkCode=sl1&tag=jcoutu55-20&linkId=603eed98fccd927b028acbf5a1b8b328 I have not used this type of connector long enough to honestly give on opinion durability and potential failures. But, they are easy to change lures with. It could be a way to go for people with hand issues that make using snaps and tying knots difficult. A few companies are making smaller sizes for typical bass fishing situations. I have not used these smaller ones. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/P-Line_Technical_Snap/descpage-TPBB.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/SPRO_Prime_Snap/descpage-SPNSP.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
