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Snap Swivels. #13956053 04/11/21 08:02 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,082 TEXAS K K.G OP Extreme Angler
OP K.G Extreme Angler K Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,082 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. Fish To Eat. Eat To Fish.

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Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956056 04/11/21 08:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,220 Wylie, TX D David Burton TFF Team Angler
David Burton TFF Team Angler D Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,220 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: 2,082 TEXAS K K.G OP Extreme Angler
OP K.G Extreme Angler K Joined: May 2008 Posts: 2,082 TEXAS	10-4. Fish To Eat. Eat To Fish.

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956080 04/11/21 08:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 7,223 Nunya, Tx D Darin S. TFF Celebrity
Darin S. TFF Celebrity D Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 7,223 Nunya, Tx	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: 3,810 Nacog EasTx C crapyetr TFF Team Angler
crapyetr TFF Team Angler C Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,810 Nacog 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 Preach the gospel at all times; USE WORDS IF NECESSARY "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." I'd rather walk with God with no questions answered than to walk thru life without Him and know the answers

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: 15,211 San Angelo tmd11111 TFF Guru
tmd11111 TFF Guru Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 15,211 San Angelo	Spro Split Snaps

Re: Snap Swivels. [Re: K.G] #13956436 04/12/21 01:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,220 Wylie, TX D David Burton TFF Team Angler
David Burton TFF Team Angler D Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,220 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: 13,779 Trenton, Tx Ken A. Groovy
Ken A. Groovy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,779 Trenton, 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: 20,185 Justin, TX. Donald Harper TFF Guru
Donald Harper TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 20,185 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: 17,911 Boerne G grout-scout TFF Guru
grout-scout TFF Guru G Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 17,911 Boerne	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: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx. E ezbassin TFF Guru
ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 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: 2,919 L Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler
Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler L Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,919	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: 9,557 Pilot Point, TX, Denton A avid_basser TFF Celebrity
avid_basser TFF Celebrity A Joined: May 2019 Posts: 9,557 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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