Oval Split Rings are better than the Round Split Rings, because they allow the lure to have More Movement & maintain the Ring Strength. Thanks Randy for covering the subject.
If they were needed they would incur that small cost. Or for the few that think they are necessary a loop knot will work good enough to determine if a change is needed.
so, a snap adds "too much hardware" and yet, bass bite spinnerbaits, a-rigs, chatterbaits and buzzbaits every day. I use snaps on crankbaits and blade baits with Zero issue.
Norman speed clips...the convenience of a snap but they're round at the connection point like a split ring. I use them on all my hard baits. I don't think one could fail, unless you tied 100lb test to it and pulled it with the boat, based upon the engineering. design. They can be a little more difficult to attach than others though, especially with cold fingers.
Snaps, on all my hard baits....works for me.....convenient & give the baits more freedom....not convinced a snap deters fish, when treble hooks are hanging off the baits...never seen a baitfish/bluegill, etc with treble hooked fins 😆
I respect your opinion but literally I’ve never had a snap fail and constantly having to retie hard baits all day is something I have no interest in doing. Besides, Mikey Balzz - the greatest non pro YT bass fisherman on the planet swears by them which is good enough for me - BTW, my snaps are half the size of the one you showed and are black which can’t be seen in the tannic waters of Florida
Spot on! Smaller Top Quality snaps work great. I'm a Florida guy, too, and if FL bass can see my snap going by at burning speed in tannin water, they can easily see my hooks. So good luck in them eating anything I'm throwing!
@@shawnwheeler4633 exactly. I just don’t buy those arguments given almost every hard ball you use has exposed hooks which are far more visible than and snap. Fisherman love to rationalize their decisions after the fact. If snaps can hold up to Florida bass they can stand up to any bass. Bass simply don’t possess the requisite intelligence to make the kind of fine distinctions Randy likes giving them credit for. I fished for yellowfin tuna and blue marlin for 25 yrs and dolphin and porpoise are always found around tuna. In 25 yrs we never ONCE hooked a dolphin and we used live bats frequently. Why, because dolphins have true intelligence unlike a bass which is simply using instinct
Vmc snaps are super strong but agree that cheaper snaps do break. It's happened twice this summer on me. If you can think about how you can break wire by repeatedly bending back and forth, that's what happens with the cheap snaps.
I’m a snap guy. Have been for many years. I have had split rings that smaller pound line has gotten caught in between split in the split ring and break when pressure is put on them.
I prefer to tie direct to anything that doesn't require a loop knot, but I've used high quality JDM snaps on everything from crankbaits up to 10 inch swimbaits and even large saltwater plugs catching 40lb fish with zero issues. Actually, in several countries the popular way to attach many of the bigger saltwater baits is to tie off to a swivel with a split ring on it and just swap lures with the ring. I say use what makes sense for the specific lure.
A long time a go i used snaps when frist starting out. I agree they can fail, but l not all the time. I dont use snaps anymore i wouldn't think of buying o rings unless i watched the video. Thank you randy
I’ve straightened lots of snaps out bass fishing. Used eagle claws size 2 and 3 which are 25 and 40 lb test. But they failed quite a bit. I used them because they are advertised as super strong, easy and fast to change out cranks and jerkbaits. They are not that strong. Lots of people here swear by them when I lost fish and lures quite a bit before I stopped using them. They do for sure fail. Are most people just catching 1 and 2 pound bass?
They are not going to focus on a small snap when there are 3 hooks hanging down...lol.😂 I always use the VMC Duolock Snaps. They are small and are 30lb test. I've never had any issues with them. One of my best days fishing jerkbaits was 5hr day and I landed 36 bass. I was using these snaps and I was throwing Stunna 112's. I'm sure my 10-12 lb test line will fail before 30 lb test snap will.😊
I’ll use snaps on jerkbaits in the Summer, I’m working them fast enough where I don’t think it makes any difference. I’ll tie to the o ring when I’m using more/longer pauses. Decoy makes some great small snaps.
I burn jerkbaits back pretty fast, especially for hybrid stripers, no bass is noticing a clip. maybe you want more of a wiggle and less of a slash on your jerkbait, tie right to the eye. Maybe you want nose down resting position, heavy split ring and heavy black barrel swivel should do it. And what about all the big bass caught by muskie fisherman using barrel swivel>heavy steel leader> heavy steel clip> jerkbait/swimbait?
I use good black snap swivels on everything, I have my entire life. I have NEVER seen the style I use straiten out. Even on massive braid, you couldn't pull it apart without leaving serious marks in your fingers. It's not as big a strike deterrent as you'd think. In terms of presentation, those giant janky looking hooks look way worse and they still bite it. I fish with people that use rings, swivels, snaps, snap swivels, direct tie, and it never has seemed to affect how many bites we get.The way we do it here, the line will always be the weakest link. Depending on what we're fishing for, we use 8-15 pound SeaGuar Invisx. I've had this conversation face to face before and handed someone a loop of 12 pound fluoro with either end tied to my snap swivel...go ahead and see if you can straiten that out without breaking the line. I've never seen it. I'll believe it when I see it. I've placed in the money in both bass AND walleye tournaments (as an amateur though) and I won't stop until I start losing fish lol. The benefits FAR outweigh the cons. For starters, I don't need 13 fishing poles on my boat so I can have half my tackle box rigged at all times. Since I have a day job, it allows me to cover as much water with as many lures as I need to without needing more than 4 rods. Most of us are also not using 300-600 dollar rods either. My old ugly stick catches fish as well as my new Lew's, and my expensive Shimano burns them back to the boat the same as my $50 Okuma...food for thought! I love your content man, we just gotta agree to disagree here! hahaha
If it’s ok Randy id like to add something here about the split ring. I tie my knot opposite from where the split is. I used to tie where the split is and I feel that the knot would fail prematurely dew to the pointed ends of the split ring wire. The knot would eventually slide up against one of those two points and ware into it.
I always use the Mustad Fastach clip and catch plenty and probably more than most on my local river. They allow lures to have as much action as tying to the split ring. Never had a problem with them breaking and they ain't going to straighten. Having said all that I will try tying to the split ring for a while and see if it makes a difference.
Rosco clip to a jerkbait's split ring actually adds more action. A gunmetal clip to a flutterspoon's split-ring also adds extra action. They're very crucial for me personally when needing to work them slowly.
All my hard baits has the rings on them. Last year I started using a number 2 snaps, I don't use them all the time. I will use the when I don't feel like retying
There are a few improved options, i.e. Gama' tourney snaps, tactical angler micro mini clips, Norman speed clip etc..., over the old crankbait snaps of the past. Some probing observations; a) Throwing a plug on 6# to maybe 20# test line. b) The snaps are rated at 25# and up to 60 or 80#'s. so no weak link here c) the reels are usually rated at 11 - 24 # of drag and unlikely your rod could hold up 24# any way. If you think you have the stones, hook a 10# sack of potato's with your crankbait and pick it up off the ground with that $200 - $400 Megabass rod, now give it a little ...bounce... perhaps "pucker" is a better word? d) what are the trebles actually rated at? e) Head north a couple hours and they add a 4"-12" wire leader for bite offs from pike f) Never heard of a loop knot with better than 60% of line strength, direct tie can hit 80% or better. Other than small jigs, I'm in the direct tie to the split ring or some derivative camp. It's not to hard to come to the conclusion 50 years of marketing sure influences what people "know".
Good explanation. I was against snaps until I used Gama G Finesse snaps. Living in FL, I rip lipless cranks in heavy Hydrilla. These newer quality snaps have NEVER failed with 6-8 lers and 5 lbs of grass on the line. The advantages of changing size and color quickly have far outweighed any negatives.
@@shawnwheeler4633 I don't actually see any negatives considering all the hardware on the fast moving lures. Dead sticking end of the spectrum I get it. I can't just drink the Kool Aid no questions asked. Let's not forget "intuitive" is using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning. Still one of the best channels for sure but I do like poking the bear.
There are different size snaps. You don't need to use the biggest snap on finesse style baits. That was a ridiculous representation. Snaps are used on chatterbaits and how many giants are caught on them!!!
Randy,thank you for common sense ,affordable,and simple solutions you offer to fishing.I am old school and agree fully that every day fishermen do not need all of the bull crap the Pros need,just remember they fish for a living and all have sponsors to provide all the junk they use. Just my personal opinion.
I use a loop knot for jigs and any hard plastic that lacks a split ring. Always. And I tie my loop about the size of a split ring. The loop knot I use doesn't fail for me. I always have a leader tied on and it's plenty strong. It is funny that a snap will turn off a fish because it doesn't look natural, but they'll bite bass jigs, chatterbaits, and spinner baits that don't look like anything natural. I used to use very strong swivels with good snaps for trolling offshore so I could change lures quickly and to help with line twist. Tuna and mahi mahi lures can be twisty things. I never had one fail but I used marlin stuff for 30 lb fish. Inshore I only ever use a swivel to stop a sliding sinker on a Carolina rig with live bait. No snaps. No "tactical angler clips". Just a leader tied on the braid and a jig or whatever.
Its true and I know the snap you are using and yes they will fail for larger fish. Through trial and erro I've went through all the snaps and only one kind will not fail for freshwater large bass and its the interlock snap and in a fairly large size I forget the size and I always swap out the barrel swivel with Spro powerswivels. No lost lunkers and I uses these to throw 8" punkers so you know it holds well. BTW never had all the bass complain about how the snap looked so ugly.. they hit it like it weren't even there.
As a rope nerd. I know that knots reduce the strength of a line by 20 to 60 percent. So i always shoot for as few knots as possible. Or use the knowledge that if a tie a knot on 20 lbs line. I realistically only have 8 to 16 lbs test depending on variables so i adjust the test depending on situations.
Haha big swimbait guys pretty much all use snaps! So many double digits bass have been caught on snaps chatterbaits A-rigs have snaps. Not to mention all the big saltwater fish that have been caught on snaps! 🤦♂️
I use snaps every time for the ease to changing lure/colors for all species. Do just fine. Then again, I don’t go bass fishing to a make a living so it’s not that serious to get an extra bite or two. 🤷♂️
Hooks have got to be more of a strike deterrent than snaps. Not saying snaps are a good idea, just making a point. Also has anyone ever had issues straightening out the snap on a chatterbait? (name brand, not some weird off brand)
It's interesting that the vast majority of those that do not have a membership on Randy's channel disagree but the ones that have a membership, almost all agree. Hmmmm....not sure why
First thing I was taught about tying on cranks and top water hard baits was if you add snaps and rings it weighs down the nose of your bait. And then I found it to be true while fishing like that. Why are there a bunch of haters always in these comments that aren’t members and always disagree?? Nothing better to do with your life? It’s very petty.
@@robwilliams2265 it’s consistent. Seemed to arrive mostly after Randy’s first rant on live scope type tech. I couldn’t care less who does or doesn’t use it. There are people who disagree too. I can see a big difference between the two.
Super solid tip. I totally agree. Been trying to get my partner to stop using those damn clips for years. He like the convince of them. I out fish him all the time.
Maybe your partner just can't fish! Try giving a quality snap a chance. If you outfish your buddy, there's your answer. Cheap snaps are terrible, but like anything, buy quality for results. The example Randy gave was ridiculous, Over sized junk snap.
I’d never tell a professional bass fisherman they are wrong, but I do have questions. If a bass could see the swivel and not bite, how could they not see the numerous sets of treble hooks?
@@randyblaukatintuitive This is why I wouldn’t question a professional fisherman. Makes absolute sense. Occam’s razor-the simplest explanation is usually the best one.
No Randy I use a split ring in the snap all the time and I catch fish you find when you're 80 years old your fingers don't work that well it's very hard to tie knots. I might miss a fish now and then, but at least my Lord doesn't fly off because of my , love you
I have to ask: If tying directly to the little eye that comes on the lure kills the action, WHY would a lure maker sell their product that way? Maybe ask a Megabass guy that question and see what he has to say. We're all curious.
Well… Don’t Jackhammer chatterbaits that we all throw have snaps on them and guys put them on 15 the 20lb fluro and Jack the hook and zero problem. So you are throwing a jerk or plug on 4 to 10 lb test and you don’t really set the hook…. So why does a clip work for one and not another? I mean on a jerk I get it a little, but I think two to three big ole trebles while it’s sitting might look a little off too if they are inspecting the bait. Doubt they say. Man looks good, I’m gonna eat that treble hooked minnow, oh wait, there’s a snap and not an o ring. I’m out
Randy another issue with the snap is that for guys that even use lighter pound test line that aren't capable of breaking the snap, it makes them lazy and they stopped re-tying. they go through to 3,4, even 5 lures changing them out after 200 casts. they've got that same last foot of line in the same knot and it fails. so that's why I don't use the snap because it makes you lazy.
It’s hard for me to believe that a bass will smash an Alabama rig with all that wire on it and then be turned off by a clip on a crankbait.
Same thing with those 2 big treble hooks hanging down from the lures. They don’t seem to see them but they’ll be shy of a snap lol
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I was thinking about a spinner or buzzbait, but yeah. My biggest gripe is that they can fail.
Just saying Jason Christie is a pretty darn good angler that's won a lot of money that swears by snaps, different strokes, for different folks.
Yea definetly. We all have our own ways. My only issue with snaps is I like to tie fresh knots regularly.
Oval Split Rings are better than the Round Split Rings, because they allow the lure to have More Movement & maintain the Ring Strength.
Thanks Randy for covering the subject.
Good advice on snaps, Randy. I took off all my hooks for the same reason. Bait looks so realistic now. 🤦🏻♂️
Yep
Lol!
I agree BUT with the price of these lures today they should come with split rings.
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I agree! However, if lure companies do start adding split rings, the price will go up.
If they were needed they would incur that small cost. Or for the few that think they are necessary a loop knot will work good enough to determine if a change is needed.
so, a snap adds "too much hardware" and yet, bass bite spinnerbaits, a-rigs, chatterbaits and buzzbaits every day. I use snaps on crankbaits and blade baits with Zero issue.
Meanwhile it’s sitting an inch away from larger treble hooks
Any hardware is a strike deterrent.They will still bite but not as much
Norman speed clips...the convenience of a snap but they're round at the connection point like a split ring. I use them on all my hard baits. I don't think one could fail, unless you tied 100lb test to it and pulled it with the boat, based upon the engineering. design. They can be a little more difficult to attach than others though, especially with cold fingers.
Snaps, on all my hard baits....works for me.....convenient & give the baits more freedom....not convinced a snap deters fish, when treble hooks are hanging off the baits...never seen a baitfish/bluegill, etc with treble hooked fins 😆
I respect your opinion but literally I’ve never had a snap fail and constantly having to retie hard baits all day is something I have no interest in doing. Besides, Mikey Balzz - the greatest non pro YT bass fisherman on the planet swears by them which is good enough for me - BTW, my snaps are half the size of the one you showed and are black which can’t be seen in the tannic waters of Florida
For me they make since on my hard bait rod, especially if I am going to be changing lures a lot. Now my finesse rod will never have a snap.
Spot on! Smaller Top Quality snaps work great. I'm a Florida guy, too, and if FL bass can see my snap going by at burning speed in tannin water, they can easily see my hooks. So good luck in them eating anything I'm throwing!
@@shawnwheeler4633 exactly. I just don’t buy those arguments given almost every hard ball you use has exposed hooks which are far more visible than and snap. Fisherman love to rationalize their decisions after the fact. If snaps can hold up to Florida bass they can stand up to any bass. Bass simply don’t possess the requisite intelligence to make the kind of fine distinctions Randy likes giving them credit for. I fished for yellowfin tuna and blue marlin for 25 yrs and dolphin and porpoise are always found around tuna. In 25 yrs we never ONCE hooked a dolphin and we used live bats frequently. Why, because dolphins have true intelligence unlike a bass which is simply using instinct
Vmc snaps are super strong but agree that cheaper snaps do break. It's happened twice this summer on me. If you can think about how you can break wire by repeatedly bending back and forth, that's what happens with the cheap snaps.
I’m a snap guy. Have been for many years. I have had split rings that smaller pound line has gotten caught in between split in the split ring and break when pressure is put on them.
I prefer to tie direct to anything that doesn't require a loop knot, but I've used high quality JDM snaps on everything from crankbaits up to 10 inch swimbaits and even large saltwater plugs catching 40lb fish with zero issues. Actually, in several countries the popular way to attach many of the bigger saltwater baits is to tie off to a swivel with a split ring on it and just swap lures with the ring. I say use what makes sense for the specific lure.
Thanks Randy! Have a great Day.
Thanks as always. I have done all of the above, with that being said, what is your preferred knot in this application?
I like the split rings, they work great! Thanks for these great tips Randy!!
I like to use the loop knot.
Ultimately it's up to you
VMC crank bait snaps work great for me. They’re designed for this usage.
A long time a go i used snaps when frist starting out. I agree they can fail, but l not all the time. I dont use snaps anymore i wouldn't think of buying o rings unless i watched the video. Thank you randy
I’ve straightened lots of snaps out bass fishing. Used eagle claws size 2 and 3 which are 25 and 40 lb test. But they failed quite a bit. I used them because they are advertised as super strong, easy and fast to change out cranks and jerkbaits. They are not that strong. Lots of people here swear by them when I lost fish and lures quite a bit before I stopped using them. They do for sure fail. Are most people just catching 1 and 2 pound bass?
They are not going to focus on a small snap when there are 3 hooks hanging down...lol.😂
I always use the VMC Duolock Snaps. They are small and are 30lb test. I've never had any issues with them. One of my best days fishing jerkbaits was 5hr day and I landed 36 bass. I was using these snaps and I was throwing Stunna 112's. I'm sure my 10-12 lb test line will fail before 30 lb test snap will.😊
I’ll use snaps on jerkbaits in the Summer, I’m working them fast enough where I don’t think it makes any difference. I’ll tie to the o ring when I’m using more/longer pauses. Decoy makes some great small snaps.
Thanks Randy. Oval or round split rings? Which do you prefer? Is there a difference in your opinion?
That snap looks inedible but those hooks look mighty tasty.
I burn jerkbaits back pretty fast, especially for hybrid stripers, no bass is noticing a clip. maybe you want more of a wiggle and less of a slash on your jerkbait, tie right to the eye. Maybe you want nose down resting position, heavy split ring and heavy black barrel swivel should do it. And what about all the big bass caught by muskie fisherman using barrel swivel>heavy steel leader> heavy steel clip> jerkbait/swimbait?
I use good black snap swivels on everything, I have my entire life. I have NEVER seen the style I use straiten out. Even on massive braid, you couldn't pull it apart without leaving serious marks in your fingers. It's not as big a strike deterrent as you'd think. In terms of presentation, those giant janky looking hooks look way worse and they still bite it. I fish with people that use rings, swivels, snaps, snap swivels, direct tie, and it never has seemed to affect how many bites we get.The way we do it here, the line will always be the weakest link. Depending on what we're fishing for, we use 8-15 pound SeaGuar Invisx. I've had this conversation face to face before and handed someone a loop of 12 pound fluoro with either end tied to my snap swivel...go ahead and see if you can straiten that out without breaking the line. I've never seen it. I'll believe it when I see it. I've placed in the money in both bass AND walleye tournaments (as an amateur though) and I won't stop until I start losing fish lol. The benefits FAR outweigh the cons. For starters, I don't need 13 fishing poles on my boat so I can have half my tackle box rigged at all times. Since I have a day job, it allows me to cover as much water with as many lures as I need to without needing more than 4 rods. Most of us are also not using 300-600 dollar rods either. My old ugly stick catches fish as well as my new Lew's, and my expensive Shimano burns them back to the boat the same as my $50 Okuma...food for thought! I love your content man, we just gotta agree to disagree here! hahaha
Those hooks like like a lot of "strike deterrent hardware" too.
If it’s ok Randy id like to add something here about the split ring. I tie my knot opposite from where the split is. I used to tie where the split is and I feel that the knot would fail prematurely dew to the pointed ends of the split ring wire. The knot would eventually slide up against one of those two points and ware into it.
Very small split rings are very hard to open to get onto the lure eye. Are any tricks to make that easier?
there’s a split ring tool it’s a plier with a little tooth so find something like that
Thanks
I always use the Mustad Fastach clip and catch plenty and probably more than most on my local river. They allow lures to have as much action as tying to the split ring. Never had a problem with them breaking and they ain't going to straighten. Having said all that I will try tying to the split ring for a while and see if it makes a difference.
What’s the weight rating with suggested split ring when fishing with jerkbaits? 4:20 …., 😏
Rosco clip to a jerkbait's split ring actually adds more action. A gunmetal clip to a flutterspoon's split-ring also adds extra action. They're very crucial for me personally when needing to work them slowly.
That's a good point! They all work when you're burning them back to the boat...it's when you run them slow that things get weird!
All my hard baits has the rings on them. Last year I started using a number 2 snaps, I don't use them all the time. I will use the when I don't feel like retying
There are a few improved options, i.e. Gama' tourney snaps, tactical angler micro mini clips, Norman speed clip etc..., over the old crankbait snaps of the past. Some probing observations; a) Throwing a plug on 6# to maybe 20# test line. b) The snaps are rated at 25# and up to 60 or 80#'s. so no weak link here c) the reels are usually rated at 11 - 24 # of drag and unlikely your rod could hold up 24# any way. If you think you have the stones, hook a 10# sack of potato's with your crankbait and pick it up off the ground with that $200 - $400 Megabass rod, now give it a little ...bounce... perhaps "pucker" is a better word? d) what are the trebles actually rated at? e) Head north a couple hours and they add a 4"-12" wire leader for bite offs from pike f) Never heard of a loop knot with better than 60% of line strength, direct tie can hit 80% or better. Other than small jigs, I'm in the direct tie to the split ring or some derivative camp. It's not to hard to come to the conclusion 50 years of marketing sure influences what people "know".
Good explanation. I was against snaps until I used Gama G Finesse snaps. Living in FL, I rip lipless cranks in heavy Hydrilla. These newer quality snaps have NEVER failed with 6-8 lers and 5 lbs of grass on the line. The advantages of changing size and color quickly have far outweighed any negatives.
@@shawnwheeler4633 I don't actually see any negatives considering all the hardware on the fast moving lures. Dead sticking end of the spectrum I get it. I can't just drink the Kool Aid no questions asked. Let's not forget "intuitive" is using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning. Still one of the best channels for sure but I do like poking the bear.
There are different size snaps. You don't need to use the biggest snap on finesse style baits. That was a ridiculous representation. Snaps are used on chatterbaits and how many giants are caught on them!!!
Randy,thank you for common sense ,affordable,and simple solutions you offer to fishing.I am old school and agree fully that every day fishermen do not need all of the bull crap the Pros need,just remember they fish for a living and all have sponsors to provide all the junk they use. Just my personal opinion.
I use a loop knot for jigs and any hard plastic that lacks a split ring. Always. And I tie my loop about the size of a split ring. The loop knot I use doesn't fail for me. I always have a leader tied on and it's plenty strong.
It is funny that a snap will turn off a fish because it doesn't look natural, but they'll bite bass jigs, chatterbaits, and spinner baits that don't look like anything natural.
I used to use very strong swivels with good snaps for trolling offshore so I could change lures quickly and to help with line twist. Tuna and mahi mahi lures can be twisty things. I never had one fail but I used marlin stuff for 30 lb fish. Inshore I only ever use a swivel to stop a sliding sinker on a Carolina rig with live bait. No snaps. No "tactical angler clips". Just a leader tied on the braid and a jig or whatever.
Its true and I know the snap you are using and yes they will fail for larger fish. Through trial and erro I've went through all the snaps and only one kind will not fail for freshwater large bass and its the interlock snap and in a fairly large size I forget the size and I always swap out the barrel swivel with Spro powerswivels. No lost lunkers and I uses these to throw 8" punkers so you know it holds well. BTW never had all the bass complain about how the snap looked so ugly.. they hit it like it weren't even there.
As a rope nerd. I know that knots reduce the strength of a line by 20 to 60 percent. So i always shoot for as few knots as possible. Or use the knowledge that if a tie a knot on 20 lbs line. I realistically only have 8 to 16 lbs test depending on variables so i adjust the test depending on situations.
I typically use no-knot fas-snaps designed for fly fishing. They work great.
Adding a snap or split ring to the nose of a jerkbait changes the weight of the nose and action of it.
Treble hooks are _"obtrusive"_ ... right?
Haha big swimbait guys pretty much all use snaps! So many double digits bass have been caught on snaps chatterbaits A-rigs have snaps. Not to mention all the big saltwater fish that have been caught on snaps! 🤦♂️
I'm a loop guy. Good info. Thanks
All true
I use snaps every time for the ease to changing lure/colors for all species. Do just fine. Then again, I don’t go bass fishing to a make a living so it’s not that serious to get an extra bite or two. 🤷♂️
Randy i cant wait to see tje trolling about this subject 😂😂😅😅😅
Tje?
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So, since the Megabass 110's come standard with a split ring, just do nothing. Tie your line to the lure the way it comes out of the package.
Bite deterrent. How do you even fish with all of these myths in your head? LOL
You think bite deterrants on lures are a myth?
You don't know much about fishing if you think bite deterrents are a myth.
Everyone fishes a chatterbait and the main connection from a chatterbait to the line, is a snap. Even the jackhammer.
They’ve actually change that now it’s sort of a hybrid barrel swivel on their
Funny, when it works for the angler, you "want a little flash". Unless it's a snap.
I use clips just for the ease of changing lures.
Hooks have got to be more of a strike deterrent than snaps. Not saying snaps are a good idea, just making a point.
Also has anyone ever had issues straightening out the snap on a chatterbait? (name brand, not some weird off brand)
but you have to think i’d rather have 2 strike deterrents than 3 with one on a different plane of the bait
If I’m a bass I’m looking at the hooks
Definitely cleared that up ! I was never sure , thanks Randy !!
It's interesting that the vast majority of those that do not have a membership on Randy's channel disagree but the ones that have a membership, almost all agree. Hmmmm....not sure why
First thing I was taught about tying on cranks and top water hard baits was if you add snaps and rings it weighs down the nose of your bait. And then I found it to be true while fishing like that.
Why are there a bunch of haters always in these comments that aren’t members and always disagree?? Nothing better to do with your life? It’s very petty.
@@americanagothic7851Do you think they are haters, not just disagreeing?
@@robwilliams2265 it’s consistent. Seemed to arrive mostly after Randy’s first rant on live scope type tech. I couldn’t care less who does or doesn’t use it. There are people who disagree too. I can see a big difference between the two.
It’s also going to weight the nose of the bait , and this will mess up the action of the lure
Super solid tip. I totally agree. Been trying to get my partner to stop using those damn clips for years. He like the convince of them. I out fish him all the time.
Maybe your partner just can't fish! Try giving a quality snap a chance. If you outfish your buddy, there's your answer. Cheap snaps are terrible, but like anything, buy quality for results. The example Randy gave was ridiculous, Over sized junk snap.
Those mustard fastach is badass
You get the brown mustard or yellow mustard ones?
So they dont care about all the hardware on an a rig, but a snap is too much hardware? Give me a break.
Been using snaps all my life and never had one fail. Just saying. To each his own.
Hate snaps. If a biggin bites that snap just right they can open it with their mouth. Take the time to tie a good knot
That's about a .009% chance if that happening...much better chance of fluoro randomly breaking
if use a snap use tactical anglers snap they don't bend use on stripers and sharks!
I’d never tell a professional bass fisherman they are wrong, but I do have questions. If a bass could see the swivel and not bite, how could they not see the numerous sets of treble hooks?
They can and they are a strike deterrent. You’ll catch more fish without any hooks.
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This is why I wouldn’t question a professional fisherman. Makes absolute sense.
Occam’s razor-the simplest explanation is usually the best one.
No Randy I use a split ring in the snap all the time and I catch fish you find when you're 80 years old your fingers don't work that well it's very hard to tie knots. I might miss a fish now and then, but at least my Lord doesn't fly off because of my , love you
Snaps make people lazy & definitely a strike deterant. Retie retie retie, exspecialy with floro. Takes seconds not retie . I do it alot
I agree it’s a weak link
I have to ask: If tying directly to the little eye that comes on the lure kills the action, WHY would a lure maker sell their product that way? Maybe ask a Megabass guy that question and see what he has to say. We're all curious.
i use snaps until i figure out what color they want; then it's a goner...
Randy I thought a split ring can cut the line. I guess not.
Not if you put it across the double part of the ring
Is a blade bait always better than a Kastmaster ?@@randyblaukatintuitive
Well… Don’t Jackhammer chatterbaits that we all throw have snaps on them and guys put them on 15 the 20lb fluro and Jack the hook and zero problem. So you are throwing a jerk or plug on 4 to 10 lb test and you don’t really set the hook…. So why does a clip work for one and not another? I mean on a jerk I get it a little, but I think two to three big ole trebles while it’s sitting might look a little off too if they are inspecting the bait. Doubt they say. Man looks good, I’m gonna eat that treble hooked minnow, oh wait, there’s a snap and not an o ring. I’m out
Every bit of hardware is a strike deterrent. Give the bass more credit
Randy another issue with the snap is that for guys that even use lighter pound test line that aren't capable of breaking the snap, it makes them lazy and they stopped re-tying. they go through to 3,4, even 5 lures changing them out after 200 casts. they've got that same last foot of line in the same knot and it fails. so that's why I don't use the snap because it makes you lazy.
Don’t tie it to the eye of the lure? Where are you supposed to tie? Lol
Did you even watch the video lol, he literally tells you
"Rosco Drop Shot Clips" they're the semi permanent ones used on chatter baits.
But Mike Long always uses a clip!!