Started experimenting with snaps (Owner Welded Quick Snaps) on plugs. I do remove the split rings. However with the Lucky Craft jerkbaits the line lie is recessed and the snap will not go through the line tie. With these baits can I leave the split ring on and connect the snap to it? I’m using the #1 , 33# snaps and hope they’re light enough not to affect the balance of the lure.

 

Joe

I've never removed the split rings on my LC Pointers and Flash Minnows.

 

The bass and pike up here don't seem to mind.

 

I use Owner snagless snaps.

I've been using snaps forever, mostly using ultralight gear (number 0 and 00) for ages and they have not adversely affected my fishing.  To the contrary, they permit rapid lure changes which is a huge plus. And for crankbaits w/o split rings, they permit freer lure movement.

I've never removed a split ring from any bait.  Maybe I've missed out on some fish, but I've caught plenty, too.

It is simple enough to try.  If the action is not impaired, keep doing it.  If it is impaired, start tying those lures directly again.  

I've never removed the split ring.  I've never noticed any reduction in the action of the bait.

I always remove split rings from a bait that I use snaps with.  Zero upside in keeping them in that case.

2 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

It is simple enough to try.  If the action is not impaired, keep doing it.  If it is impaired, start tying those lures directly again.  

I see what you’re saying. As a backseat it would allow me to use one rod over different applications by using the snap to change lures quickly.

I just hook the snap onto whatever the lure has. The one lure I can think of that has a split ring is the lipless crank, or cranks in general and jerkbaits. It doesn't seem to make a bit of difference.

Owner Hyper Weld size 1 snap should be able to replace a split ring on LC lures?

Tom

1 hour ago, WRB said:

Owner Hyper Weld size 1 snap should be able to replace a split ring on LC lures?

Tom

I tried that Tom. With the recessed line tie, once I removed the split ring the snap would not go through the line tie due to the recess. That’s what prompted my question about the affect of leaving the split ring there and connecting the snap to it.

What lure? Just tie direct with a San Diego Jam knot. Use the lure weight to tie the knot.

Tom