Snaps for crankbaits?

[bassfshin24]

Does anyone use clips or snaps when they are using crankbaits. I have bee seeing a lot of pro's using them lately and people are saying they give the bait better action. If you do use them what clip are you using? 

[gunner55]

I prefer a #2 Berkley or Duoloc type snap, a #1 for smaller baits

[RebelSS]

I use the No-knot Fas-nap.  I get the black ones and use the smallest size for the lure I can. Use them with my ice gear and all year long. I still prefer a direct tie or a tiny swivel, though.

Edited February 20, 2016 by RebelSS

[bassfshin24]

I also use the fas-snaps for ice fishing. They are great. Just never thought about using them for crankbaits. 

[delmuts]

Yep! I use snaps. Most of mine are salvaged from the steel leaders that got bent fishing for Northerns. I save the snaps and swivels.

[RuddyDuck]

I use the Berkley cross lock snaps. Usually without the swivels, but sometimes on lipless cranks I will use the swivel ones. Just having the extra swivel piece on lipless cranks has saved me  more than a few Pike bite offs.

Edited February 21, 2016 by RuddyDuck

[Search Function]

I use Norman Speed Clips.  Simple to switch cranks, topwater, jerks, and chatterjigs. Plus I fish from shore a lot so the lure goes on when I get to the water and comes off before I get back to the car.

[MN Hooksetter]

Danielson snap lock have worked well for me.

[Nick Kuhn]

On 2/21/2016 at 10:29 PM, RuddyDuck said:

I use the Berkley cross lock snaps. Usually without the swivels, but sometimes on lipless cranks I will use the swivel ones. Just having the extra swivel piece on lipless cranks has saved me  more than a few Pike bite offs.

People think I'm crazy when I say it makes a difference in bite offs but it really does. I can't tell you how many pike I've caught on cranks and jerkbaits where the snap and swivel are draped across some teeth.

[RK]

I use Danielson or Berkley snaps on my cranks. Easier to change them, do think the action's a little better too. 

You do have to keep an eye on the snaps though. They wear out eventually. As soon as I start seeing metal on the bend of the snap I replace it. Also have to remember to retie once in a while.

[bassfshin24]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I will try them as from what I hear they have a little bit better action and I tend to retie a lot trying different colors and sizes. 

[bassfshin24]

When you guys do you snaps on your cranks do you take the split ring off the crank?

[RebelSS]

I do. 

[RuddyDuck]

I don't remove the split rings. I'm lazy though and hate dealing with split rings. That would be a whole lot of them to deal with on all the cranks I have! But, I'm not sure if it really matters, guess you can experiment with them on or off and see what you like.

[rascal23]

cross-lock, no swivel.

[gunner55]

I'm with Reb, no split rings for me.

[MN BassFisher]

On 2/21/2016 at 1:52 AM, Search Function said:

I use Norman Speed Clips.  Simple to switch cranks, topwater, jerks, and chatterjigs. Plus I fish from shore a lot so the lure goes on when I get to the water and comes off before I get back to the car.

Do you remove the split rings on your cranks when using the Norman Speed Clips? I see that they recommend that you do. I don't like the idea of removing all the split rings.

[Search Function]

I leave them on, except on lures that I want to suspend that sink.

[gunner55]

Doug Stange, of In-Fisherman, says that the gap in the split ring will get up against the eye on the lip of the crankbait & hinder the action. Making it run right or left more than it should & if you leave the split ring on that you should tie directly to the gap

Edited February 26, 2016 by gunner55

[jramsber]

I use snaps as well.  Super convenient for changing quickly and I haven't noticed any loss of action

[EBass]

 

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When you guys do you snaps on your cranks do you take the split ring off the crank?

Yes I take the O-ring/Split ring off and just use the snap.  Some cranks are a PITA to get a snap on, so may need to leave the O-ring/Split ring on and tie direct.  95% I use snaps though.  

Edited March 7, 2016 by EBass
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[bassfshin24]

Do people use these snaps on jerkbaits? I feel like a lot of the more expensive jerkbaits are so well balanced that you don't want to put a snap on there as it may throw the balance off. 

[Bigguyone]

I have tried a few but prefer the norman speedsnaps when it is all said and done...