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02-03-2006, 09:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Breakaway Clips
will never be used by me again if there is even a remote chance of a decent fish being caught.Had some unpredictable results with these last year after buying lots in both sizes.Convenient ;yes .Dependable;no way
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02-03-2006, 09:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Landlocked in my own prison
Posts: 1,031
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Worked flawlessly for me. Maybe your catching too many big fish?
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02-03-2006, 09:59 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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I like 'em. Send me any and all you wish to lose! Bring to Plugfest!
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02-03-2006, 10:07 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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no problems here.. straightened out a couple of new mustad 3X strong trebles and a split ring ,, clips held great ..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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02-03-2006, 10:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
will never be used by me again if there is even a remote chance of a decent fish being caught.Had some unpredictable results with these last year after buying lots in both sizes.Convenient ;yes .Dependable;no way
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Come on now, I'm not buying this at all. The Angry Man uses them and I've never heard him mention any issues.
Seriously though, I have heard a few other reports of straightened clips but overall a lot of happy users.
I'm sticking to my Rosco Coastlocks though. |
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02-03-2006, 10:50 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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maybe you got a bad batch  |
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02-03-2006, 11:02 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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No problems here....I swear by them!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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02-03-2006, 11:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,945
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I had one go bad, think it just lost it's tension.. Slip had some trouble with them too, I remember.
I still use them, just change them out a little more frequently.
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02-03-2006, 11:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,990
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I had read a few people had issues with fish being able to back the plug off the snap, when doing a head shake.
I like em and feel more confident w/ them over any other snaps Ive used
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Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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02-04-2006, 12:15 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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I, Personally , Love'em....I used them all last year.....Of course i don't catch large
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-04-2006, 12:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: marshfield,ma
Posts: 833
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I hate the damn things. I have a little secret clip of my own.  |
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02-04-2006, 04:59 AM
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Frank Capone
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Hamden, Connecticut
Posts: 2,229
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Whether it be: Clips, Braid, Monos, hooks, split-rings, plugs, etc.
We all have are likes and dis-likes. What works for one, may not work for another. I basically like the breakaway clips and haven't noticed any problems (make sure you are using the clip correctly as you can easily tie it on upside down), but like the other components mentioned we all have are favorites.  |
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02-04-2006, 07:38 AM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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I use the small ones with no prob.
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02-04-2006, 07:43 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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love 'em.
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02-04-2006, 08:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,692
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i love them.
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02-04-2006, 08:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 313
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I had the problem Krispy mentioned with a decent fish getting the right angle and backing the plug eye out of the clip. Lost my last bomber in the best color ever made that way.The color was d/c long ago and now I am without....
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02-04-2006, 08:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 3,650
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Never used them - I figured without the lock they probably failed before one with a lock would.
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02-04-2006, 09:21 AM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
Posts: 4,046
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I have had a few guys have them open up. For the amount of time they have used them they accept it.They claim that the other brands they were using would have opened up a lot more in the same amount of time. There is no perfect snap
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02-04-2006, 09:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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At first I really didn't like them but in the end I found them to be the best for changing plugs when its cold and when you have gloves on.And most importantly when its dark.I also use the coastlocks just as much.
Now I do not like the duo-lok snaps at all.To many failures when I used them.
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02-04-2006, 09:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Give me the 100 lb. coastlock for dependability.
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02-06-2006, 11:05 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 326
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Surprisingly, the only thing I dont like about them is something not mentioned: When I'm walking down the beach(to avoid the crowds of course =)), The breakaway cannot be attached to a guide, at least not with ease, when a lure is off. In some situations, I dont like to show what I'm using so I have the plug off and the duolock is perfect for attaching the line nice and tight to the guide.
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02-06-2006, 11:21 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Originally Posted by PurpelNoon
Surprisingly, the only thing I dont like about them is something not mentioned: When I'm walking down the beach(to avoid the crowds of course =)), The breakaway cannot be attached to a guide, at least not with ease, when a lure is off. In some situations, I dont like to show what I'm using so I have the plug off and the duolock is perfect for attaching the line nice and tight to the guide.
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you don't have to attach the clip itself, just loop it thru the guide , then form a loop with the line and pass it onto the clip like you would a plug. take it off the same way in reverse, simple. ya just need 2 hands to do it. |
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02-06-2006, 03:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by PurpelNoon
Surprisingly, the only thing I dont like about them is something not mentioned: When I'm walking down the beach(to avoid the crowds of course =)), The breakaway cannot be attached to a guide, at least not with ease, when a lure is off. In some situations, I dont like to show what I'm using so I have the plug off and the duolock is perfect for attaching the line nice and tight to the guide.
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I just attatch it to the line. |
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