How many of you guys use snap locks on your cranks?? Does it affect the bite you think?

I use Rosco Coastlock Snaps (strong but easy to work).

It is said that a snap may inhibit the action of some lures,

while enhancing the action of others (i.e. those that benefit from a loop-knot).

My feeling is that a snap doesn't make an appreciable difference either way,

and I only use them when I'm involved in excessive lure changing.

Roger

I remove the nose split ring in all my hardbait and use snap (Duo lock snap). It does not change the action on the lure, it's practically replacing the split ring with snap.

For me at least, besides making lure changes easier, I prefer tying knots around a single diameter of wire as opposed to a split ring. I have more confidence in the knot.

For me at least, besides making lure changes easier, I prefer tying knots around a single diameter of wire as opposed to a split ring. I have more confidence in the knot.

You know I agree..I have been using the snap and I don't have much confidence in it. I was basically asking the opinion of others. I was trying to make it easier to change lures, however tying knots isn't difficult.

Anything you do to a crankbait, however small, affects its action. So the question really becomes is it enough for you or the fish to notice the difference. The fish will probably notice before you do. A larger or smaller split ring, or an oval split ring, or a crosslock snap does make a difference. I usually take the split rings off crankbaits and use Norman Speed Clips. They have the diameter of a small split ring. But if I have a crankbait that works "perfect" with a certain split ring, that split ring will stay on there forever.

Don't mess up a good thing, especially a good crankbait.

Anything you do to a crankbait, however small, affects its action. So the question really becomes is it enough for you or the fish to notice the difference. The fish will probably notice before you do. A larger or smaller split ring, or an oval split ring, or a crosslock snap does make a difference. I usually take the split rings off crankbaits and use Norman Speed Clips. They have the diameter of a small split ring. But if I have a crankbait that works "perfect" with a certain split ring, that split ring will stay on there forever.

Don't mess up a good thing, especially a good crankbait.

I just took a look at those speed clips and they look awesome. I'll have to try those out. Where do you get them usually? BPS, etc...

Yes, you get the speed clips at bps, or any other well stocked tackle shop should have them too...

Word of caution...If you have fat fingers, use something else!

Mike

Yes, you get the speed clips at bps, or any other well stocked tackle shop should have them too...

Word of caution...If you have fat fingers, use something else!

Mike

Haha thats funny!