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Mr. Sandman · 01-12-2010, 10:59 AM

I would try them but they always come with a swivel attached which I don't want/need. I want just the snap.

I have had a breakaway style open up as well. Nothing is perfect. I use the breakaway only because of easy of use to change lures which I do often. I try not to overstress them.

I wish spro would make a snap without a swivel. I think those would be the strongest. The wire they use is really strong but just don't "bend" it to the point of deformation when opening. It will snap!

I am convinced you can not open a breakway IF the knot stays at the bottom of the bend AND the lure does not get fouled on the snap. When this happens, it will bend open fairly easy and stay open.

01-12-2010, 10:59 AM	#4
Mr. Sandman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7,649	I would try them but they always come with a swivel attached which I don't want/need. I want just the snap. I have had a breakaway style open up as well. Nothing is perfect. I use the breakaway only because of easy of use to change lures which I do often. I try not to overstress them. I wish spro would make a snap without a swivel. I think those would be the strongest. The wire they use is really strong but just don't "bend" it to the point of deformation when opening. It will snap! I am convinced you can not open a breakway IF the knot stays at the bottom of the bend AND the lure does not get fouled on the snap. When this happens, it will bend open fairly easy and stay open.