snap swivel on plastics???

[yakinspace]

just wondering if its possible to use a snap swivel with soft plastics so changing jig heads would be quicker....ne ideas??

[planetfonz]

for myself i use a super tiny one of these for smaller hard body lures...
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its shown no ill effects on the action of sx40's etc... for soft plastics tho its a loop knot, as it doesn't affect the swimming action... get used to tying them and it ain't too much of a hassle..

[mangler]

I wouldn't be using one of the traditional brass snap swivels, I reckon they'd detract too much from the action of the lure. Following Schultzy's advice I always use a little stainless clip called the Bill Norman Speed Clip, I use these with all hardbodys, most spinnerbaits, and pre rigged SP's to no ill effect.

Cheers,

Matt

[yakinspace]

thxs fonz. so the weight of the snap would affect the action of the plastic??

[planetfonz]

well yakinspace, thats defintely a topic for a good debate

but i prefer a loop.. i feel extra crap at the front of an sp isn't good for them.. should do the same with hardbodies but hell, laziness is a curse woo

[Feral]

I've seen clips the size of a dog clip used on quite small plastics and hard bodies, still caught fish (well maybe a slight exaggeration on the size, but certainly bl@@dy big!)me I prefer a loop knot, easy to tie, new knot with each lure, good reminder to redo leader and knot when leader ends up to short!

[Enjoyfish1]

snaps work well on bigger lures however on smaller lures for bream and bass avoid them as they affect the weight of the plastic and it sinks like a rock.

[flatty_catcher]

you will always get a better action with a lure clip

especially on small lures , I use the tiny little ones rate at 40lb.

as for SP's I change the plastic more often than the jigg , so I guess it up to you.

Dan

[Shrimpo]

Planetfonz say if u only buy 1 pack of those clips does motackle still charge $10 postage?

[Cowfish13]

Yep, but you can get those at most tackle stores anyway

[Shrimpo]

Is the 9kg version on motackle site the super tiny one?

[planetfonz]

yeah i personally wouldn't buy those snaps from anywhere where i can't grab the packet in the ol hands and see for myself.. its the only way as very few online places have a scale chart or any sensible way to check a size at all (if any MOtackle staff are reading, hint hint wink wink nudge nudge) .. i've been burnt by this before, but did end up with some swivels i didn't need to use a sinker with

[Little Grey Men]

Loop knot all the way..... simplify the lure presentation. I use loop knot's and sometimes palomars on soft plastics and hardbodies. The clip is just another link in the chain that could weaken and give way at the worst possible time.

I used to use Norman speed clips but have switched to just tieing everything on nowadays.

It might take a little longer to tie a knot but honestly its not that much.

Use a good leader material and tie the knot carefully, and you'll be smiling.