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10-01-2003, 07:43 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: cranston
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Tie direct or use a snap
When using swimmers such as Dannys or Bombers do you tie direct or use a snap? I have done it both ways and I cannot decide which gives a better swimming action. Then there is also the question does the snap sometimes shy away a bass to bite?
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10-01-2003, 07:50 AM
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Below Me
Join Date: May 2003
Location: low
Posts: 2,909
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Just in from a great night of swimmer fishing. Bombers and Darters all the way around. Caught over 2 doz fish with a swivel.
I use a snap swivel with a Palomar. Strong as sh&%$t and easy to tie. Never had any problem with not catching when comparing the two.
I do make sure that I use a double-uni to tie my leader (30lb) to my main line. This way I have NO swivel getting hung up on the guide and am casting off the leader. NEVER had the leader break. Had the mainline break a few times at the swivel because of the wear from casting a few hundred times a night in the same spot.
Using a swivel also lets you rotate through your lures easier. There are some VERY small and STRONG swivels available that will negate any worries over the fish be spooked by the sight of one.
Good Luck
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10-01-2003, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: cranston
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Thanks Beachwalker for you input.
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10-01-2003, 10:16 AM
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Below Me
Join Date: May 2003
Location: low
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You are most welcome.
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10-01-2003, 11:16 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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..get the small SPRO swivels...you SHOULD be using swivels . .
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 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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10-01-2003, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: .
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Snaps work alright on Dannies and similar large plugs.
-WW
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10-01-2003, 11:44 AM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 7,557
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i wanna go to the other island
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Pro Tool Club....
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10-01-2003, 06:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I think it depends on how often you plan on changing the plug. I think best is tie direct but if you plan on changing a lot , use the snap.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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10-01-2003, 06:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: I moved.
Posts: 442
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When you get as old (50) as me you use the snap cuz the hardest part of fishing is the knots. (the eyes ain't what they use'ta was)
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Life is like a poop sandwich, the more bread you've got, the less poop you taste.
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10-01-2003, 09:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: harrisville ri
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Rocketman
Well put, man I hate going blind.
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10-01-2003, 10:25 PM
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Plastic and Wood are GOOD!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: brooklyn NY
Posts: 103
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What I do is ...
I make long leaders out of 30# or 40# test mono (4 - 5 ft.) and the only hardware I add is the swivel to attach to my running line. I tie the leader directly to my plugs and after 5 or so changes I tie on a new leader....
The lighter the lure.....
The lighter the leader....and tying direct becomes a must because the action of small lures will be affected by snaps and using a smaller snap means compromising strength which I am not willing to do.
Just my .02
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