I direct tied lures/plugs for over 40 years for trolling because that's the way I learned and the whisper fisherman say that is the best way. I finally woke up and started using the snaps and I will never go back to any direct tie as there is so much less time and work involved and most of all a lot less waste of line leader. My wife and I use the same leader all day long and are quickly able to switch lures. The snaps don't effect the action and the fish don't care. If the fish are not biting with a snap, they won't bite with a direct tie. Good video.
Great video...as someone who has been fishing since the 80s and has seen a thing or two, I agree with almost everything you said with two exceptions 1) IMO there is no need to ever use a snap...always use a direct tie for the best presentation. Sure, a snap is convenience but hurts the presentation too much. 2) As far as spinners and line twist, a swivel is a must, but JUST a small bearing swivel without a snap and tied on a foot or two above the spinner. Also, this is really only necessary when trolling. When just casting and retrieving a direct tie is fine even with a spinner.
100 % agree with the swivel for trolling. I knew someone was going to make a comment about the swivel 2 feet above the line, I was actually thinking about putting that in the video. Perhaps if this does well I'll make a part 2. Thanks for the comment, appreciate the support!
Another thing that's great about snaps and snap swivel is that you can take your bait off at the end of the day and just clip the snap to your hook keeper
You pretty much tie up the same way I do. It really helps to have more that one rod while fishing. I use to laugh at those bass guys with all their poles… then I started doing it, and now I struggle to just bring one. It’s nice to have a rod for spinners with snap swivel, one for jerks and one for fineness stuff. It’s a rabbit hole.
I surf fish most of the time and the lures I use are 4 to 6 inches long and snaps barely registers because of the size. I've since moved on to tac clips which are even more streamlined.
No I don’t think so! They are super versatile, but I just think they can sometimes affect the natural presentation of your bait. Experiment around with what works for u and lemme know what u find out!
I direct tied lures/plugs for over 40 years for trolling because that's the way I learned and the whisper fisherman say that is the best way. I finally woke up and started using the snaps and I will never go back to any direct tie as there is so much less time and work involved and most of all a lot less waste of line leader. My wife and I use the same leader all day long and are quickly able to switch lures.
The snaps don't effect the action and the fish don't care. If the fish are not biting with a snap, they won't bite with a direct tie. Good video.
Great insight, thanks for the comment!
No doubt I agree
@@floridasaltlife I believed that for 40 years, I finally woke up.
Your way of explaining is really good keep it up bro! Btw I’m not English so I might made some mistakes
Great video...as someone who has been fishing since the 80s and has seen a thing or two, I agree with almost everything you said with two exceptions 1) IMO there is no need to ever use a snap...always use a direct tie for the best presentation. Sure, a snap is convenience but hurts the presentation too much. 2) As far as spinners and line twist, a swivel is a must, but JUST a small bearing swivel without a snap and tied on a foot or two above the spinner. Also, this is really only necessary when trolling. When just casting and retrieving a direct tie is fine even with a spinner.
100 % agree with the swivel for trolling. I knew someone was going to make a comment about the swivel 2 feet above the line, I was actually thinking about putting that in the video. Perhaps if this does well I'll make a part 2. Thanks for the comment, appreciate the support!
@@humbugvideos yeah man. LOVE your content. Keep up the great work.
Another thing that's great about snaps and snap swivel is that you can take your bait off at the end of the day and just clip the snap to your hook keeper
Yes! Super helpful
great video thank you
You pretty much tie up the same way I do. It really helps to have more that one rod while fishing. I use to laugh at those bass guys with all their poles… then I started doing it, and now I struggle to just bring one. It’s nice to have a rod for spinners with snap swivel, one for jerks and one for fineness stuff. It’s a rabbit hole.
There's never enough gear!! Lol
@@humbugvideos dude isn’t that the truth… I just started ice fishing this season… rabbit hooollllleee. And just took my son… now he’s hooked too.
Thanks, you earned a subscriber.
First comment! Great video man, lost a fish last december due to a failed knot so I will do what you said in the future!
The best lessons are always learned the hard way! Appreciate the comment, you'll keep em pinned next time, I know it.
Great presentation!
Appreciate it!
Can i use snap or snap swivel? Only little snap is it enough?
Good video Casey!
Thanks Matt! Hope all is well, your last video was awesome btw!
All we need is for Grant to say something and we would have the 3 best Idaho content creators in one comment :)
@@tbone6924 haha. Thank you!
@@tbone6924 say what?😏
For a regular 2 inch crank bait, any suggestions on what size to buy. Way to many choices, hit and miss, what size did you use in the video.
@@luke_8_17 Get one of the smallest sizes u can, u really don’t need much for a 2 inch crank
how about plastic minnow on jig? usually use loop knot if 4lbs test and up and regular knot if under 4lb
I’d do exactly what your doing! Direct tie is the best for that, keeps your bait natural as possible
@@humbugvideos yup thx
I wanna try that dark seeker this spring.
Such an awesome lure!
I surf fish most of the time and the lures I use are 4 to 6 inches long and snaps barely registers because of the size. I've since moved on to tac clips which are even more streamlined.
I'm using a 30 lb 4 inch wire leader for bass but my lures are always moving
Just curious, why are u using wire? Unless your chasing both bass and pike, wire shouldn’t be needed
@@humbugvideos there are northers in the lakes I like
@@lonnieke ahh ok, makes sense
Is it wrong that I been using a snap swivel for everything??
No I don’t think so! They are super versatile, but I just think they can sometimes affect the natural presentation of your bait. Experiment around with what works for u and lemme know what u find out!
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