Ok I give up. I tried a couple new spinnerbaits last weekend and they don't have the enclosed loop to snap on. The just have the wire bend and I struggled to get them to "jump" back when using them. I like the ones with the loop.

 

Do you buy the loop ones or is there a easy mod to fix these?

Those type of spinnerbaits are not made to be used with a snap  .    

Spinnerbaits don't spin all the way around (just the blades.)  So, there's no good reason for a swivel, or snap of any kind.

 

Tie your line directly to the bend.

A swivel or clip although convenient, when used with an 'R' bend bait - meaning non-closed loop model, doesn't really work as you have found out.  One can always simply tie the line directly to the bait - thus eliminating the swivel / clip.

 

If you must use a clip- there a simply little trick you can do using heat shrink tube, a small rubber band or even a short length of braided line.

check it out - 

A-Jay

 

Before the name 'spinjig ' gave way to the name 'spinnerbait' (before your time)

all we seen were closed looped-wire eyelets. However, when casting in an adverse wind

the fishing line was able to wrap around the closed wire-loop in mid-flight.

The advent of the open R-bend eyelets totally solved that problem.

 

Tie your fishing line directly to your spinnerbait, it'll give you a warm, cozy feeling 

 

Roger

If you are looking for a loop to tie to, you can make one by tying a small piece of braid around the wires creating one.  I would still tie directly to the loop

Like Keeper says, make your own loop. I use dental rubber bands.

Thanks guys, Im glad I asked. I was going to tie direct but I thought it would slide around. Ill give that a try.

 

Sometimes with my 4-5 yr olds in the boat there isn't time to keep re-tie every lure, so a swivel gets used more than Id like. That is if Id like to get a cast in here and there anyway. Ill try dental bands or a braid loop for that.

 

Thanks!

You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out. 

If you want a closed loop, check out the Northland Reedrunners, dirt cheap and nearly indestructible. 

Buy the ones with a loop or you can wrap a some line around the d and some supperglue will fix it.

7 hours ago, faygo1979 said:

Buy the ones with a loop or you can wrap a some line around the d and some supperglue will fix it.

 

I like supperglue too, makes my food stick to my ribs  

lol

 

Just tie direct.  Use an improved cinch knot.  Run the bait through a loop of line held in your left hand so it catch is in the R-bend.  Grab a blade with your right hand, and spin the bait 5-6 times.  Run the tag under the twists, and back up the loop you just made, and cinch.  It takes about 5 seconds to complete this knot, and you can use a larger loop to start with if you can't see the line too well.

3 hours ago, DubyaDee said:

You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out. 

 

Thats a good tip . Interesting lure to . I love the single spin willows .

Either way I would drop the snap, but you can take a tiny rubber band and go around the bend where you are supposed to attach your line and it will help with your situation. 

 

7 hours ago, DubyaDee said:

You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out. 

i like to tie direct but this idea is pretty dam slick & best of all its pretty dam simple & we all have plenty extra split rings!

I use a snap and on my R bend spinnerbaits, I use the dental rubber bands like Crestliner suggested. Never had an issue with them.

Given that OP has stated his reason for using a snap, to allow him a more sensible fishing experience with his 4-5 year olds, the just tie direct and drop the snap recommendations may not be feasible for him. Another option that allows you to keep using R bend spinnerbaits (and buzzbaits) is to 

pre-tie a short leader directly to the R bend, and on the other end of the leader tie a swivel or a split ring. I'm talking like 3 inch leader, and considering it's a moving bait, it doesn't really matter if it's mono or fluoro or braid. This will allow you the ability to keep using snaps while your hands are full wrangling your little ones. One tip with this is whatever knots you tie on both ends, keep the tag end pointed towards the lure (away from the mainline) so as you're retrieving the lure, the tag ends don't grab debris along the way.

Are you using a baitcaster? With a baitcaster if thumb the spool before the lure hits the water it will keep tension in the line and you should not have an issue. 

I'll need to up my dad game if his 4-5 year olds are fishing baitcasters and thumbing the spool 

nm

15 hours ago, chadmack282 said:

i like to tie direct but this idea is pretty dam slick & best of all its pretty dam simple & we all have plenty extra split rings!

 

I can't take credit. The lure/split ring idea was from a new friend, he gave me a handful of custom spinnerbaits. Thanks professor!

On 5/31/2017 at 12:31 PM, DubyaDee said:

You can create a closed loop with 2 split rings. Here's a pic to help you out. 

I know this post is almost 3 years old but what size split ring did you use?

 

One solution which I found to be better and  longer lasting than braid, split rings, or tubing is to use a few wraps of 20 or 24 gauge wire, the same wire used for hand tying rubber skirts to jigs,works like a charm!