Pulling Crankbaits- Snap swivel or NO snap swivel?

[Northforker]

It says right on the PICO package to tie directly to the split ring and not to use a snap swivel. Arkie and Bandit packaging are silent on the matter. Some of my fellow fishermen use snap swivels, some say never. I've been tying direct with an improved clinch Knot, I'm using braid. I'm catching fish, BUT, it sucks when I need to change colors.

I'm a noobie to crankin' What do you long time crankers say?

[Dutch552]

Snap swivel.

[crp4570]

["G"]

Use a snap swivel and connect to the split ring

[milliman3216]

Just snap. No swivel needed.


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[Mosquitopat]

you get no line twist using just a snap?

[fiveeyes]

No snap-swivel...just a snap..use a Duo-loc as small as your fingers will allow

[M R Dux]

Black or red snap swivel

[Yak Fish]

I use a snap on one end of a 2-4 foot fluorocarbon leader and tie a swivel to the other end of the leader, which gets tied to braid. Palomar knots all the way around. The snap definitely helps to be able to remove the crankbait fast when tangles happen or you need to change colors.

Jim

[milliman3216]

you get no line twist using just a snap?

No- line twist isn't an issue pulling cranks. The swivel is just additional hardware that isn't needed. If you run a leader off your main line it isn't a bad idea to put a swivel at that connection because it'll be stronger than a knot.

VMC just came out with a new snap that is just for trolling cranks. It is wider than a normal snap and gives the lure more to "work".




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