Quick Snaps

Utilizing quick snaps is a fantastic way to quickly switch out lures and add more action. Oval and splits rings are often too “thick” and since majority of the eyes (the area where a split or oval ring is attached) on lures such as hardbaits are small, the “thicker” diameter of split and oval rings may hinder the lures action.

By removing the split or oval ring and using a quick snap, you will notice there is virtually no friction to prevent any type of movement from the lure.

Often times I take my business and school friends who have little to no fishing experience with me to the beach. I usually equip them with a spinning rod set-up spooled with 15-20# braided line tied onto a quick snap. The benefits of this is when he or she wants to try out a different lure, I can quickly change his or her lure choice and get back to fishing.

I prefer fishing with quick snaps that are in the 20-30# class. These quick snaps are light and thin enough to improve action of a lure yet strong enough to give me the confidence I need when fishing in areas large fish are prevalent.

Important: Quick snaps are not the same type of snaps found on snap swivels (often referred to as barrel swivel w/ snap). The snaps found on snap swivels are not shaped circularly. Because the snap on a snap swivel has a “V” point, it will restrict the natural side to side action of many lures.