When using crankbaits do you guys tie your line directly to the split ring or use snaps or snaps w/swivels....I'm not sure if the snaps or s/swivels would take away some action of the lure....Just wondering what everybody does...Any info helps
I never tie directly to a split ring just because of that little area where the split form's.I feel,in my opinion, that the line could catch in there and nick it there.I'll use a snap or a snap ball bearing swivel with a solid ring.There are different brand's out there just choose the size you need. IMHO
I too initially did not know that the clip faces upward until someone here on OGF pointed it out.I went back and looked at some of my old cranks and had a semi-circle line on lip from that clip scratching it.
I also use a #2 snap, but I run a 20' fluorocarbon 15lb leader that is connected to my main line with a spro micro swivel. The swivel does 3 things for me, 1 I can hear when it's in the guides and I know the fish is within 20' and 2nd, when you have a white bass /perch or sheephead spinning there is no line twist. And 3rd that is the section of line that is always taking a beating and getting cut and retied, my reels stay calibrated better and I just replace that piece and all stays the same for much longer. I guess a 4th reason is once we are night bite fishing i am mostly clipping my boards on that section also and again makes it easier to replace beat up line without losing calibration.
If I’m bass fishing a jerk bait or casting a crankbait I use a duo-lock snap only. When trolling I use a duo-lock snap with swivel. I’m not sure why but when I mated for a couple captains in PA, that’s what they did so I guess I just followed suit.
The clip up is an excellent point. If I use a swivel I place it up the line a bit away from the bait. Honestly though, I typically don’t use a swivel with a crank. Trash hasn’t seemed to be an issue this year in the locations I’ve been fishing thankfully.
I first heard that at a Walleye Wisdom seminar years ago and have read Jim Stedke repeat that many times here on OGF! It's the little details that can make a difference, especially when the fishing gets tougher.
X2 what Jim said! Snap only for cranks. Snap Swivel for spoons.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Ohio Game Fishing
3M posts
62.3K members
Since 2004
A forum community dedicated to Ohio’s fishers and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more!