To snap, or not to snap?

[Bill L]

Originally Posted by Adam R

TLap, I haven't had any problems with the cross locks. The only down side I've found is if the wire loop is too small on the plug, it can be a pain to attach the snap.

I use crossloks and was beginning to think I'm missing something, everybody seems to use duolocks or coastlocks (besides breakaways). Adam, did you have a snap on when you got your 50??

I will tie direct if I think I need to finesse it, or with big jigs. On a jig, where a fish can leverage the hook, it is much easier to open/bend the snaps.

I was always under the impression that it is NOT a good idea to tie direct to a split ring, and I have had trouble myself with lost lures doing that. It is tough to snug the knot on the doubled wire of the ring, and the sharp ends of the wire can compromise the line if they touch.