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Lure snaps - trying to get a top ten list together
I'd be interested to hear what lure snaps everyone is using these days.
I buy 100 packs of ebay cheapies 3-5c each which are super strong and reliable - The small size I used for bream are about 9mm long and can handle 30lb of drag before opening up. (massive overkill - but the stated breaking strain was 11lb) I also have the 15mm and 20mm version of the same clip and they are super strong - the 15mm got to 44lb before I got scared and stopped pulling on the scales. But I just saw a post about Mustad quick attach snaps which got me thinking - changing tiny snaps in the middle of winter when your fingers dont work isnt much fun. So if you have a preferred brand and style of snap - feel free to add it here so I can add it to a poll |
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Just started using the Gamakatsu Hyper EZ Snap EZ Lock System and have to say they are brilliant.
Problem I have had with most of them is that it is too hard to open and securely close the snaps. I find it super easy to open and close even in the small size I use for my bream lures.
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Think ive posted about the Mustads. I love em but can be a pain depending how recessed the tow point is into the bib. Rust in the blink of an eye if you dont rinse em too. Besides that ive not had any issues.
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I suffer from 'fat finger' syndrome but finally found a snap I could manage: Black Magic swivel with snap. I remove the swivel and just use the snap. I use the 2-3kg for my breaming. I have found the need to check that it is locked in place from time to time - I hate seeing an hb flying off into the distance but not conected to my leader as I use a loop knot attached to the snap - but I have not had any other issues with them. When snagged my leader/braid knot has always let go before the snap. Regards HBt.
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I have always used Decoy snaps in both the smallest and the second smallest sizes. I find the smallest size are very hard to use as they're just too small for my fat fingers to manipulate. I've never had one fail me and that's probably because I only use 4lb leaders most of the time.
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I think the ones I use are the literally the cheapest ones on ebay, they were $3 or so for 100 9 x 4.5mm. I suppose they will be $3.30 thanks to "Gerry". I say that like Newman used to say "Jerry" in episodes of Seinfeld.
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I'll find an ebay link when I get home Edit - my guy isnt selling them anymore Last edited by yellow door 1; 12-07-2018 at 05:17 AM. |
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I fish most nights after work so I can churn through a bit of tackle - so I was very pleasantly surprised to find 3c snaps performing well above expectations |
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That rusting doesnt sound ideal - thanks for the heads up |
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as with everyone else here, even with skinny fingers i find the decoys a bit fiddly to open and close on a cold day. |
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Last edited by yellow door 1; 12-07-2018 at 01:10 AM. |
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Yeah that cant be confidence inspiring - any chance you left the clip open? Or are the decoys you bought a particularly fine wire clip?
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Decoy round snap size 00
They are a pain but I use pliers to open and close. I also find rhem easier put onto the split ring or tow point with the pliers. |
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Another fan of the Decoy snaps here. We have used them for many years for our estuary work but prefer the Mustard fastach clasps for offshore work. Both have issues with cold weather and stupid fingers that refuse to do what i want but other than that they are excellent.
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