The stock snap scares me and tying direct seems questionable. What size snap are you guys using on your Slammers? Looking at the Owner Hyper Crosslock but I have to order online.

get some TA clips! they are tactical angler clips! AWESOME!!!! not a snap they are a quick snap and i use these for salt water so they are very strong and very durable. i use the smaller one for slammers. they give it a better action! i used to tie direct and it makes a big difference when using a TA clip!  the small ones fit better,the bigger ones have tougher time getting on the bait!