using snap swivel with metal slugs?

iliketurtles · Post by **iliketurtles** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:21 am

hey guys just wondering what's the best method for attaching metal slugs/halco twisties/ spanyid raiders to the leader? snap swivel? loop knot?
cheers in advance

iliketurtles · Post by **iliketurtles** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:21 am

hey guys just wondering what's the best method for attaching metal slugs/halco twisties/ spanyid raiders to the leader? snap swivel? loop knot?
cheers in advance

Post by **ducky** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:38 am

You can. I just tie the knot each time.
By the time I run out of enough leader by doing this im probably due to replace it anyway due to leader knot wear

mingle · Post by **mingle** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:43 am

I'd strongly suggest NOT using a snap to attach a lure.

A few years ago it cost me the biggest salmon (70cm+) I've ever seen when the snap popped open when the fish made a final dash for freedom.

What I do now is use a normal swivel and thread the split-ring on the lure onto it.

Cheers,

Mike.

BIG GAV · Post by **BIG GAV** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:26 am

Fast clips work a treat a mate gave me a pack to try n I loved em

Post by **DougieK** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:52 am

Whatever you're comfortable with. All three of the mentioned methods have pro's and cons. I just use a snap if I remember to take one if not a uni knot.

Post by **Marty.A** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:55 am

Ive never had a problem with them I use these Black Magic ones.

Post by **CarlG** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:28 pm

Decoy egi snap, open the small end, clip it onto a good quality bearing swivel.
Best snap swivel you'll use for flicking metals.

Post by **Lightningx** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:38 pm

Yea those are good mate. I have never had a problem with them either.

Post by **spyderfuji** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:08 pm

I use this fast snap

there are light gauge and strong, easy snapping in lures even the tiny jighead eyelet

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