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02-24-2006, 11:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 677
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It's a Snap
What's your preference when it comes to snaps?
Duolok seem to provide better action.
Crosslocks, by design, are less apt to fail.
Breakaways seem bulkier and more apt to come off.
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02-24-2006, 11:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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coastlocks are my favorite.
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02-24-2006, 12:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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Coastlocks(crosslock)for me.
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02-24-2006, 12:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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After losing a few good fish to snaps, it's been nothing but knots for me for years.
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Best regards,
Roger
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02-24-2006, 12:27 PM
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eh! What do you mean?
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Tiverton
Posts: 763
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blah...
cross-lok used to be my goto snap but.... now i'm gonna try these.
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02-24-2006, 12:29 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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There's a difference between Coastlocks and Crosslocks.
Coastlocks are made by Rosco and are one of the strongest widely available snaps.
Crosslocks are made by Berkley and  |
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02-24-2006, 12:34 PM
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#7
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Where the bait is....
Posts: 488
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I always use duolock. Ive had a few open but thats part of the game.  |
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02-24-2006, 12:49 PM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
Posts: 3,275
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Breakaways.......
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02-24-2006, 01:15 PM
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You rang?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lowell
Posts: 946
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I like the breakaway clips.
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02-24-2006, 01:22 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Breakaways
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-24-2006, 01:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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Coastlock . However , I seldom use them anymore. Almost always tie direct .
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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02-24-2006, 01:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Usually the Breakaways or Coastlocks. Depends on the type of fishing and situation.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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02-24-2006, 01:58 PM
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Where'd he go?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rhody
Posts: 849
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Breakaways mostly and coastlocks on tins, poppers and plugs that breakaways won't easily attach to.
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02-24-2006, 03:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Mike P
There's a difference between Coastlocks and Crosslocks.
Coastlocks are made by Rosco and are one of the strongest widely available snaps.
Crosslocks are made by Berkley and |
I didn't know they were brand names I always thought they were a generic name for a style.I guess its a good thing I've always bought the
Rosco snaps. |
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02-24-2006, 03:36 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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breakaways small ones to match my fish
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02-24-2006, 03:53 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Mike P
Coastlocks are made by Rosco
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I wish I did make those! 
breakaway, to answer the question |
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02-24-2006, 04:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: medford mass
Posts: 8
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i'm going to try the 60 lb breakaways this year. some north shore friends of mine fished em last year. they seemed great.
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02-24-2006, 05:57 PM
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Still A Plugger
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Woonsocket, R.I.
Posts: 731
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breakaways......... but i have some gemini clips i,ll be trying this year.
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Dennis
Retired
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02-24-2006, 06:04 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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breakawak 80's
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02-24-2006, 06:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
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Going to try
Stringease this year 
sound look good but doesn`t show actual size in catalog so hope not to big |
Good health and family
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02-24-2006, 09:41 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I only use a albright/uniknot only never trusted snaps. an old timer told
me a long time ago to tie direct and He has 7 50's to his name so I trust
his advice.
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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02-24-2006, 09:49 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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learn the homer rhode loop knot and keep plyers and snippers handy at all times.
snaps are for canvass. knots are for fish.
some guys swear bye added attraction of snaps like they swear bye tailwraps but for me it's knot or nuthing.
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02-24-2006, 10:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Tie direct !
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LETS GO BRANDON
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02-24-2006, 10:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
Posts: 2,290
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I use the breakaway clips - work great and easy to change plugs in the dark!   |
low & slow 37
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02-24-2006, 11:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 104
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I make my own and have for the last 5 years after a bunch of coastloks kept openning. I had one of mine open once but I landed the fish anyway because my wire is stronger than the commercial brands. I make them in 3 sizes and they reallyaren't that hard to do once you get the hang of it.
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02-24-2006, 11:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
learn the homer rhode loop knot and keep plyers and snippers handy at all times.
snaps are for canvass. knots are for fish.
some guys swear bye added attraction of snaps like they swear bye tailwraps but for me it's knot or nuthing.
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Check out the no-slip mono loop too. 90% or more breaking strength. The Homer Rhode is a good knot but it tests out at about 50% of your line strength with lighter leader material. It works great with heavy leader material or wire, but be careful when you start getting under 30# test. |
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02-25-2006, 01:48 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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pete,, i'm using least 30-50#fluro,, homer-rhode works for me the main line will bust first.
10-15#?? , i double surgen knot 'bout 2 1/2 feet so now i got two lines running to the plug, and sinch knot it.
i'd be interested in your knot though, another one to practice,,
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02-25-2006, 07:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
pete,, i'm using least 30-50#fluro,, homer-rhode works for me the main line will bust first.
10-15#?? , i double surgen knot 'bout 2 1/2 feet so now i got two lines running to the plug, and sinch knot it.
i'd be interested in your knot though, another one to practice,,
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This is a pretty good piece on how to tie it: http://www.fintalk.com/fishing-knots...mono-knot.html
It's what I use to attach to just about everything these days if I'm not using a snap and need a loop. The loop itself instead of the knot breaks if I'm lazy enough to not retie all day. For real heavy leader (80+) I go to an improved clinch or a Homer Rhode. |
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