11-07-2003, 09:53 PM
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On the subject of the snaps, I have used several. Most of them are rated in terms of strength, and are usually far stronger than the line to which they are attached. As with split rings and other connections, try to be sure you buy quality, and you will not lose fish because of bad choices.
If the tolerences on those quick connects are as they should be, there will be little chance of a fish levering the snap open and escaping. If you maintain constant pressure on a fish, the pull will always be against the end of the loop, and not against the opening of the snap. In short, they do work on many jigs and lures.
The only downside is when you are using the micro stuff. Fish under the ice are usually slower and more finicky...and they swim in winter cleared water. If you have to go to leader as small as 1 or 2 pounds to get bit...on a small ice fly or jig...the use of an extra piece of metal might hamper your stealth mode.
On the other hand, if the fish are active, you will find it much easier to change sizes and colors of jigs or spoons. And, once you have a good knot, you don't have to worry about tieing a bad one in haste, if you retie after breaking off a big one and you are all excited...with cold fingers.
A third reason for using snaps on some lures is that you can get more action than if the lure is tied directly to the line. This is desirable on some lures, but not on others. What is it..."Spring down...fall up?"
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On the subject of the snaps, I have used several. Most of them are rated in terms of strength, and are usually far stronger than the line to which they are attached. As with split rings and other connections, try to be sure you buy quality, and you will not lose fish because of bad choices.
If the tolerences on those quick connects are as they should be, there will be little chance of a fish levering the snap open and escaping. If you maintain constant pressure on a fish, the pull will always be against the end of the loop, and not against the opening of the snap. In short, they do work on many jigs and lures.
The only downside is when you are using the micro stuff. Fish under the ice are usually slower and more finicky...and they swim in winter cleared water. If you have to go to leader as small as 1 or 2 pounds to get bit...on a small ice fly or jig...the use of an extra piece of metal might hamper your stealth mode.
On the other hand, if the fish are active, you will find it much easier to change sizes and colors of jigs or spoons. And, once you have a good knot, you don't have to worry about tieing a bad one in haste, if you retie after breaking off a big one and you are all excited...with cold fingers.
A third reason for using snaps on some lures is that you can get more action than if the lure is tied directly to the line. This is desirable on some lures, but not on others. What is it..."Spring down...fall up?"
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