To snap, or not to snap?

[bloocrab]

With your scenario, I agree totally....

With the snap at the connection point, I'd be a bit more concerned over the thickness/strenght of the line than the size of the snap in affecting the action. Not only does the line get thicker/heavier with added #/test...but it doesn't cut through the water as easily, thus weighing it down even more by adding more resistance. This will intensify as you slow down on your retrieve.

[SeaWolf]

the only time i will use a snap is when i think i will be changing lures from time to time during the course of a fishing that day/night. i've learned my lesson on duolocks after having in the period of a few months a couple fish straighten them right out - plug and fish, bye-bye. those were 54's. i leave one of the straightened ones on my mirror as a reminder to never use them again. now, it's breakaways.

ok, toby, how about that 80# leader we use? except on a ultra calm night or full moon, i could care less about using a leader that big.

[Maloney]

Back to the old WMI days, and Bassdozer's use of the biggest coastlock...big as a New York cockroach...on everything including the smallest jigs.

[t.orlando]

I've always used snaps.

[bloocrab]

..sorry, I had to edit ALL my replies to this thread....I was giving my opinion on a different question...

[bloocrab]

I've had quite a few snaps straighten out on me at the lure also, some aren't bent as far over as others...If you question it, you may want to squeeze it a little..but becareful, most snaps only bend so many times before they break, so pick a good stopping point. Another thing to consider is the bass destroying it on you, against a rock in or out of the water...it don't take long....I've also found a defective one in the package while tying one on...rare, but it happened. When you're night fishing, you don't see defects...

I've yet to have a problem with Break-Aways....not that I don't or won't use snaps...depends on what I'm targeting. I don't have the luxury of filling my tackle container with every size/option available...

Sidenote: // Depending on the size of the Break-Away....Some poppers can be a bitchh to slide on a break-away, I guess they do have at least one flaw.

[basswipe]

I've always used snaps.Its a must in my book as I change plugs frequently until I find one the fish want.

[Crow]

I would have to agree with Tlapinski if you've ever seen a plug swim under water; then you know it really looks just like a plug swimming under water and all the fancy paint and finish starts to fade away fast. The thing that stands out are the hooks and the leader. Why they chase them and eat them I'm still not sure. They really don't look like a fish from underneath. As far as a snap, I make my own so they are both small and strong and I can blame no one if they fail but myself.