Pretty much the title , I just started getting into deeper cranking and love it. Anywhere from 10 FOW TO 25 FOW but I have been using a snap swivel .. wondering if that’s bad and how would you crank? I would hate to tie directly and keep Retieing tons of times and wasting line. If your able to use a snap or something then what  size also? 

When crankbait fishing I use a Light weight strong snap like Owner Hyper Weld size 2. The reason is easier to change lures and prefer the added movement. I never tie direct to a split ring.

Tom

 

I use a Tactical Anglers snap on just about every treble lure for the convenience. I tie direct to jigs, T rigs and spinner/buzzbaits.

tie directly to a split ring

Ditch the swivel, it serves no purpose. Keep the the snap if you must. I just tie to the split ring on the crank.  If I use a snap, I'll remove the split ring, but I rarely do that on deep divers.

2 minutes ago, Kenny Yi said:

tie directly to a split ring

And why? The other two have said tie to a snap ? Why tie direct?

Some baits have better action using a snap. Both options should be considered. 

5 minutes ago, Ksam1234 said:

And why? The other two have said tie to a snap ? Why tie direct?

Maybe it's laziness or indifference...  I don't feel that the action changes too much and i don't mind tying an extra knot on a change.

If I think I may be trying several different baits and colors, I’ll use a snap, but never a swivel. If I don’t think I’ll be changing baits much, I’ll tie direct. I do prefer baits with oval split rings so my line doesn’t wind up in the gap. 

22 minutes ago, Ksam1234 said:

And why? The other two have said tie to a snap ? Why tie direct?

It’s very difficult to tie to a round split ring without cutting the line on the sharp ring ends. 

The OwnercHypercWeld snap weight is to most stick split rings with a round bend at the crankbait eye.

Some snaps don’t have a round bend causing the lure to run to one side.

Tom

I don't use deep diving crankbaits, but I use a duo lock snap on medium and shallow running crankbaits.  It makes it easier to change baits. Especially in cold weather.

After a recent trip, direct tie to everything. 

Won't use snaps or swivels. 

7 minutes ago, Bird said:

After a recent trip, direct tie to everything. 

Won't use snaps or swivels. 

No snaps, no swivels - direct tie to the split ring...and I replace all my split rings with either oval or teardrop Owners.

I use regular ol' Eagle Claw snaps on a few rods. I'd like to try others, they can get hung up in the line, but usually it's okay.

 

As .ghoti. said - check the action yourself and if you don't like it, try tying direct. Sometimes I'll switch from chatter to crank and use a snap. Like I said, a few rods have a snap on all the time. I'm no expert but so far I haven't had one fail.

Thanks everyone fir the response 

1 hour ago, WRB said:

It’s very difficult to tie to a round split ring without cutting the line on the sharp ring ends. 

The OwnercHypercWeld snap weight is to most stick split rings with a round bend at the crankbait eye.

Some snaps don’t have a round bend causing the lure to run to one side.

Tom

Do you remove the split ring on the lure and just tie to the snap then and clip it on the bill? Or do you leave the split ring and clip to that? 

Decoy Egg Snap #1.5.  I retie often & leave the split ring on for quicker & easier connections. 

13 hours ago, Ksam1234 said:

Pretty much the title , I just started getting into deeper cranking and love it. Anywhere from 10 FOW TO 25 FOW but I have been using a snap swivel .. wondering if that’s bad and how would you crank? I would hate to tie directly and keep Retieing tons of times and wasting line. If your able to use a snap or something then what  size also? 

Tie direct to split ring. I don't retie often, but with a uni, the tag is only and inch or two, so no issue there either.

No snap for me. Oval split rings and tie direct.

If I'm fishing deeper cranks I have different ones tied to different rods.

 

 

 

I tie direct to split ring also. Are all split rings created equal? I don’t know but recently (last few years) I’m starting to like the oval or elongated style split rings more. My knot doesn’t migrate to the overlap section like on a round split ring. 

Either tie directly to the split ring or remove the split ring and tie directly to the bait with a Rapala knot.

I tie direct. In truth I didnt know using a swivel was still a thing. Hell Ive been fishing in tourneys, and alot of friends for many years and never seen anyone use a swivel outside of trout fisherman.

 

Maybe Im missing something and should try it... Learn something everyday.

I prefer oval split rings but I'm not replacing all my baits with them . I just use the split rings on the bait . I think its best to  cut and retie  often anyways  , so dont  fret  about ease of changing lures .