What are your thoughts on using snap swivels?  I like them when using topwaters and cranks but always wondered about how it affects the lure action.  It's just so much easier to switch baits when using them.

Do a quick search this has been discussed numerous times.  I just tie direct to the lure.  To afraid of another added break point

I use duo lock snaps for freshwater and they work well and fish don't seem to mind them.  In salt water I seldom use them(just for cuda tubes)they corrode and weaken faster plus many fish will shy away from them.

I use Duo Lock snaps to save time, however, recently I've been using them less.

Falcon

I use them anytime I am or know I will be using lures of anysort like top waters or spinner baits. Usually I throw a lure for a bit and switch it up. However with my plastics I always tie my hook direct. I have pulled in way too many fish out of the much or wherever and had the swivel pull apart.

"Snap-swivels" have been phased-out of my angling arsenal many years back.

I'll use a "snap" alone on occasion, when there aren't enough fishing combos onboard and I grow weary of retying.

For freshwater fishing, my favorite snap is an Offshore Angler Duolock No. 2 (30-lb) Black       (No. 3 for pike)

For inshore saltwater, I prefer a Rosco Coastlock No. 33 (75 lb)

I use a barrel-swivel alone with some spoons (not Johnson spoons) with some in-line spinners (not keeled) & all Carolina rigs.

For freshwater fishing my favorite swivel is a Spro Power Swivel No. 10 (35 lb) black stainless (simply the best)

For saltwater fishing, I use Sampo ball-bearing swivels.

Roger

"Snap-swivels" have been phased-out of my angling arsenal many years back.

I'll use a "snap" alone on occasion, when there aren't enough fishing combos onboard and I grow weary of retying.

For freshwater fishing, my favorite snap is an Offshore Angler Duolock No. 2 (30-lb) Black       (No. 3 for pike)

For inshore saltwater, I prefer a Rosco Coastlock No. 33 (75 lb)

I use a barrel-swivel alone with some spoons (not Johnson spoons) with some in-line spinners (not keeled) & all Carolina rigs.

For freshwater fishing my favorite swivel is a Spro Power Swivel No. 10 (35 lb) black stainless (simply the best)

For saltwater fishing, I use Sampo ball-bearing swivels.

Roger

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Never used snap swivels. i feel like i have a little better control over my presentation when fishing with line tied directly to the lure.