I use Norman speedclips (the smaller one - 25lb strength). It doesn't seem to affect the action but makes changing out baits a real "snap"..... I can even use the same rig for the 4/0 or larger G-Lock hooks and even big Jig'n'Pigs when throwing heavy rigs, makes for a quick change.

my 3.5c (2007 inflated prices)

Faz

I love crankbaits!  And I have spent alot of time (I'd hate to admit how much time) trying it all:  tying directly to the bait, tying to the split ring, and using a snap both to the bait, and a snap to the split ring.  I've watched the wiggle, the tuning, the way fish react to it - and I have personally concluded this:

1)  When snapping Jerk baits, I like to tie directly to the bait.

But with regular cranking...
2) it really doesn't matter! 

I may change dozens of crankbaits in a morning and a snap allows this without having to retie every time and it doesn't seem to make one bit of difference to the fish! 

(Now, a warning:  DO make sure you actually snapped the clip.  My old eyes sometimes get fooled, and I will occasionally come back with an open snap and no crankbait or fish!  Embarassing!)

Just one humble opinion based one person's experience!

Joel,

For me it depends on the bait used and how lazy I want to be.

For most jerk baits I tie direct to the eye and on cranks I tie to the split ring.

Now if smallies are throwing the bait with the ring then I will take the ring off and tie direct.

Russ

Ok so I'm pretty sure that this topic has been covered before but I was just looking for some input.  I was wondering who ties to the split ring that came with the bait and who just ties straight to the bait.  Does anyone use a snap in place of the split ring? 

Thanks,
Joel