Posted by: Rwfaz - Ex Member Posted on: 09/06/07 at 06:30:05
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
Posted by: The_Rev. - Ex Member Posted on: 09/06/07 at 01:40:24
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!
Posted by: basspro - Ex Member Posted on: 09/05/07 at 22:51:37
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
Posted by: Joel_Booth Posted on: 09/05/07 at 21:38:07
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?