To snap, or not to snap?

[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.

[blue oyster]

small storms 3-4" swim much better with a direct tie i keep a half a dozen tied with teasers in my bag snaps for everything else

[Jay Dog]

I'd much rather tie a good knot to a crosslock or breakaway snap before I hit the water than worry about tying knots in the dark

[tattoobob]

I usually use a snap until I find the plug that is going to catch the fish then
I tie direct if a plug has a split ring to tie to I don't use a snap

[Clammer]

I use snaps /when I figure I,ll be changing plugs // small snaps for the small stuff / under a oz..
on lead heads I tie direct ....

on no weights /no snaps & really don,t want a leader // If I have to use one ==then its light & long //////

[rocketman]

Yah know Toby I gotta thank you for that observation. I've been tying direct, and hating it for a couple of years lately. After reading what you posted I'm gonna go back to snaps. Probably black and as small as I dare, but lure changes are gonna be a "snap" from here on out. Thanks.

[Nebe]

one thing about the breakaway snaps=- On a windless glass calm morning, I can hear the snap rattleing around on the loop of some of my plugs.. is it a good thing??? I dunno- but sound is another factor to consider with some snaps.

[afterhours]

used breakaway clips for the first time- OMG they're great!