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Snap Swivels. #13956053 04/11/21 08:02 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,030 TEXAS K K.G OP Extreme Angler
OP K.G Extreme Angler K Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,030 TEXAS	Can I Use Snap Swivels To Throw Crank Baits From Shore Or Should I Tie On Direct? I Am Using 50 lb. Braid And Throwing 1/2 oz. And 3/4 oz. Strike King Red Eye Shad. I Am A Newb At This But Wanted To Get Yall's Take On It. TY. P.B. Blue = 43.5 lb. Lake Tawakoni, Texas. January 2, 2012

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Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956056 04/11/21 08:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,961 Wylie, TX D David Burton TFF Team Angler
David Burton TFF Team Angler D Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,961 Wylie, TX	Tie everything. In my opinion, the Snap Swivel impacts the action. If you must use a snap for easier change-out, use the one without the swivel... David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956057 04/11/21 08:12 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,030 TEXAS K K.G OP Extreme Angler
OP K.G Extreme Angler K Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,030 TEXAS	10-4. P.B. Blue = 43.5 lb. Lake Tawakoni, Texas. January 2, 2012

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956080 04/11/21 08:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 3,989 Hidden Lake D Darin S. TFF Team Angler
Darin S. TFF Team Angler D Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 3,989 Hidden Lake	Also, change to fluorocarbon or mono for cranks.

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: David Burton] #13956128 04/11/21 09:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,227 Murvaul / Carthage EasTx C crapyetr TFF Team Angler
crapyetr TFF Team Angler C Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,227 Murvaul / Carthage EasTx	Originally Posted by David Burton Tie everything. In my opinion, the Snap Swivel impacts the action. If you must use a snap for easier change-out, use the one without the swivel... this...??? https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/kipper-pb-c-24-large-fas-snaps-5-pack?repChildCatid=5214662 MERCY - not receiving what you deserve GRACE - receiving what you don't deserve

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: crapyetr] #13956388 04/12/21 01:31 AM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 11,008 Lufkin, Texas USA BigDozer66 TFF Guru
BigDozer66 TFF Guru Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 11,008 Lufkin, Texas USA	Originally Posted by crapyetr Originally Posted by David Burton Tie everything. In my opinion, the Snap Swivel impacts the action. If you must use a snap for easier change-out, use the one without the swivel... this...??? https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/kipper-pb-c-24-large-fas-snaps-5-pack?repChildCatid=5214662 I prefer these: Decoy Egg Snap 2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956410 04/12/21 01:38 AM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 10,686 San Angelo tmd11111 TFF Guru
tmd11111 TFF Guru Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 10,686 San Angelo	Spro Split Snaps

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956436 04/12/21 01:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,961 Wylie, TX D David Burton TFF Team Angler
David Burton TFF Team Angler D Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,961 Wylie, TX	I was actually talking more about the Duo-Lock style, but I assume any snap styles will be fine, you may want to remove the Split Ring (or not). Just try different things and see what you personally prefer. Me, I could tie faster than trying to unhook and rebook a snap. David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956459 04/12/21 02:08 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,345 Dallas, TX Ken A. Groovy
Ken A. Groovy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,345 Dallas, TX	Lose the snap and tie direct to split ring on bait

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956466 04/12/21 02:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 19,530 Justin, TX. Donald Harper TFF Guru
Donald Harper TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 19,530 Justin, TX.	Loose the split ring and use the Duo-Lock Snap. Best action there is. Each person you work with holds some promise to your future success. Websiite Sponsors: www.eletewater.com - Staying Hydrated www.lakeoviachic.com - Booking Mexico Trips 20 Hot Spot Mapping - GPS Contour Chips - Custom Spinner Baits - Jigs -Spooks Pure Extracts - Minnow-Night Crawler-Crayfish-Craylic

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956483 04/12/21 02:33 AM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,802 B bockscar Extreme Angler
bockscar Extreme Angler B Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,802	Snaps directly tied/connected to the bait...and then tie your line to the snap. I use P Line crosslock snaps. any will do tho Last edited by bockscar; 04/12/21 02:34 AM.

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956597 04/12/21 04:19 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15,077 ezbassin’s mobile home G grout-scout TFF Guru
grout-scout TFF Guru G Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 15,077 ezbassin’s mobile home	Meh, I’ve been using speed clips in conjunction with the oval split rings, seems to be catching plenty of fish. I’m not sure there really is a wrong way, other than swivel snaps and even then, we’ve all seen someone do ok with those.

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: grout-scout] #13957858 04/13/21 12:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,564 Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin TFF Guru
ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,564 Mansfield, Tx.	Originally Posted by grout-scout Meh, I’ve been using speed clips in conjunction with the oval split rings, seems to be catching plenty of fish. I’m not sure there really is a wrong way, other than swivel snaps and even then, we’ve all seen someone do ok with those. +1

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13958439 04/13/21 03:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 1,928 L Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler
Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler L Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 1,928	On a podcast I listen to a guy swears by the norman speed clips, I need to try them Originally Posted by tmd11111 Spro Split Snaps hmmm, I think I might like the look of those better, I've got some spro split rings and they are super super stronger than normal ones Last edited by Lone_Wolf; 04/13/21 03:12 PM.

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13958466 04/13/21 03:31 PM
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,672 Pilot Point, TX, Denton A avid_basser TFF Celebrity
avid_basser TFF Celebrity A Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,672 Pilot Point, TX, Denton	Tie directly to the oval split rings...if they come with the circular ones, change them out.

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