so, i normally put a snap on the end of my line so i can change lures quickly and easily.

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can they see that? and would it really make a difference?

i was also gonna re string my rod tommorrow or so...need advice on some good line, my reel is 120 yds. 10 lb. could i go over that?

p.s. got some new toys today....cant wait to try out tommorrow

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Use these on your baits, the only time I would use a swivel like that would be an inline spinner.

Allen

+1 on Mukin's recommendation - - drop the swivel, you only need a snap.....and I would only use that on hardbaits (crankbaits, jerkbaits, etc...).   I would tie directly to the hook or line-tie on soft plastics hooks or spinnerbaits.  

As far as the line recommendation - yes, you can use heavier line.   The rating you listed is merely for line capacity - you can use as heavy or light of line as you want......that will depend on what kind of conditions you fish most.   If you're fishing around a lot of brush and snags - go with at least 14 lb.   If it is relatively open water - 10 lb. will work fine.   This is a broad generalization but it is a decent starting point.  

     

ok sounds good...thanks guys

i honestly dont trust any of them. Ive heard to many stories about them coming undone with a fish on. I bought a storm wiggle wart that comes with one of those clips and put a split ring on it before i ever used it.

Personally, I never use any of those clips or snap swivels. I always will take the xtra 30 seconds and tie directly to the bait.  ;D

I use swivels like that only on crankbaits as said earlier. Other than that I take the time to tie the knot directly to the lure.

i honestly dont trust any of them. Ive heard to many stories about them coming undone with a fish on. I bought a storm wiggle wart that comes with one of those clips and put a split ring on it before i ever used it.

Berkley Cross-Lok  - you could pull your boat to the lake with em'.  

i honestly dont trust any of them. Ive heard to many stories about them coming undone with a fish on. I bought a storm wiggle wart that comes with one of those clips and put a split ring on it before i ever used it.

I got my bait stuck once and after giving it a real hard jerk I reeled back an opened clip with no lure....I tie directly to the line as well.  

I've been using Duo-lock snaps on all my cranks for 4 years and I've never had one come unhooked.  You get better action out of the bait with the snaps, but 99% of my customers want a spit-ring.  To each his own.

I've been using Duo-lock's for a long time and never had one fail. That includes 40" plus muskies.

Falcon

If you are nervous about using clips, try the Norman Speed Clips.  They are designed so that they are just as strong as a snap ring.

I don't think it would scare the bass but it may could cause the hooks to tangle in the line and foul the lure more often.

I use coastlock snap swivels and have never had any major problems I only use spinning gear so to prevent line twist they are a must as far as I'm concerned. If you use spinners, jerkbaits hard and soft, topwater I would use them I do use only the black ones though.

Noob, welcome aboard. When you select line, first look at the line weight rating on your rod. Use that as your guide for what to use. If casting distance and low memory are most important to you, go towards the lighter end of the scale. If strength and abrasion resistance are more important, go towards the upper end of the scale. Just stay within the rod's ratings. Balance is the key.

Cheers,

GK

ive never used the snaps i think its to much hardware and i think it can mess with the lures action. like if your using a suspending crank bait and you have that snap on your line it will cause the lure to sink a little depending on the size snap you use, but like said before i just take the extra 30 sec if that to tie strait to the lure.  

I used to use the smallest snaps I could find until my buddy was always putting it to me everytime we went out.  We would use the same lure/color/5:1 ratio and he was catching and I wasn't.  I stopped using  snaps and started using a palomar knot.  He doesn't put it to me any more!!!  Palomar is super fast to tie and really strong knot.  

It really helps to keep a pair of fingernail cutters on a janitors key chain attatched to your belt.  No keys on it ofcourse.  This way you aren't looking for cutters or killing your teeth.