anyone else do this?

[Dano2]

Most of my snell lengths that I either made myself or bought, are in the 2-3 foot range.
So I figured if I want to use a longer one, I would just take another piece of mono , put the loop on one end and tie a small snap swivel on the other end and just add it between my bottem bouncer(or slip sinker and snapswivel)and my lindy,or spinner rig, (or whatever I'm useing).

Does anyone else do this, or will it not run right with too many snap swivels in there?
or what do you do to adjust snell length without haveing to tie a bunch of different lengths?
thanks

[abens1078]

I try to keep as few knots as possible in my rigs. Less things to go wrong and it would also seem that it should gather less weeds, muck, slop ect. I pretie a few for night fishing convenience but other wise I like to tie them on the water when I can see water clarity and or adjust to what a friend maybe trying.
I'm no tournament angler, I live to fish not fish to live so this is just my .02.

[Tonka Boy]

A one piece is the way to go. If you are in a situation when you need a long snell, it is because the fish are picky. Additonal hardware would be easier for a fish to spot.

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Tonka Boy

[minneman]

Dan, I buy or tie them at about 6', if I need them shorter, I cut them.

[Mike Walerak]

I would not recomend tying anymore knots in the line than possible. While most knots have been perfected and maintain line strength, it is still the weekest link in the rig. Many companies sell the 5-6 foot snells and they can be shortened up if needed. I prefer to tie my own snells, by tying your own you can make various lengths and use different colors and sizes of hooks depending on the application.
mw

[BDR]

I like to use a simple bobberstop and bead as a sinker stop. you can do all the adjusting you want with no line cutting or any more hardware than 1 swivel snap.

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Brian Rogers

Iceleaders
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Catch-N Tackle and Bio-Bait

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[Dano2]

Thanks folks. I also read an In-Fisherman articleon these things called soft stops that you use to adjust lentgh with, anyone heard of or use these?
it may be Lindy that makes them, cant remember.
thanks

[Northlander]

Ya I either tie them on the long side and cut them shorter on the water or use a slip bobber knot like BDR. I use the thicker stops. Seems like less line wear with them versus the thin stops.

[buzbunni]

Do you guys use the rubber-type bobber stops or the thread ones?

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SERIOUSLY! It was THIS big!

[Chris Haley]

THREAD!! I have never had good luck with those rubber ones staying put!!

[upnorth]

Those rubber ones are rubbish I tried them and they worked until the sinker hit the bottom They are carp

[Northlander]

I always use the thread stops. The thicker the thread the better.