use of snap links

[ak73]

I was thinking of trying out snap links to attach to end of my leader so i can quickly change jighead and plastic or popper etc without redoing the knot. i will use a quality brand like mustad or similar. Anyone using snap links and having fish still take lures ok? thanks

[ak73]

oh yeah i didn't mention.... i'm looking at snap links without the swivel.

[Kleyny]

I've asked this question before and the answer i got was "the lure will be restricted"

[Luc]

Mate I use snap links with or without swivwls on a regular basis.

Have had no problems, lure action not 'restricted'.

Just make certain the snaps are not too easy to open and the end where the lure sits has a nice smooth circular bent.

Luc

[GPB]

50lb+ jigging is the only fishing I do where I don't use a snap or clip and have never had a failure. I use a big range to suite al types of fishing. With Mid to Lge lures it no problem but small [-8lb] lures and especially SP's it's a bit harder, you have to use lite low profile clips and for SP's you need it to fit them in the eye of the hook. I use fas-snap fly clips and Decoy snaps for the liteweights on which I have caught Golden Trev's to 2.5kg no problem.

[luigi]

G'day ak,

I always use snaps as I like to change lures whenever I feel the need. I reckon the hassle of re-tying the leader at each lure change inhibits the amount or timing of lure changes - "aahh, I'll give this one a few more casts."

I use coastlock snaps rated at 55lb which are quite small & IMO don't adversly effect the lure action. I suppose the proof of the pud is that I usually out-fish many of my fishing mates who tie direct onto their lure. I have a habit of 'eyeballing' the snap every few casts to make sure the bloody thing hasn't opened but I must admit that would be such an extremely rare event as to be virtually non-existant.

As with most aspects of fishing - what you are personally comfortable with & gives you reasonable results, then mate, that's the way to go.

Cheers - Lou

[Roo]

not too many probs using snaps on bigger lures. Had a snap open on a metal I was chucking at tuna once. didn't find out until the lure disappeared in the wrong direction when I went to cast it out.............that lure won't catch any more fish

the coastlocks are tough to beat, also the Hawaiian snaps are idiot proof except I have trouble getting the lure off....but that could be a good thing

roo.

NOTE: the one that opened was not a coastlock or a Hawaiian snap. it was one of the hook and loop type(cheapo's).

[kingkev]

Lost a metre plus Barra when he turned on me and opened the snaps...............also losta shark the same way. Use your pliers to make sure it does not open. It can prevent some serious heart ache after losing a good catch

[ak73]

thanks for your replies all