To snap, or not to snap?

[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.

[Slingah]

this is a great thread....

[afterhours]

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