Thread: Barrel Swivel Snaps or Duo Lock Snaps for Cranks When Pulling

No snap no swivel. Just a good proven loop knot to the split ring. I have used this method for decades to catch crappie, bass, pike, and walleye on various depth, various models, tight or wide wobble. It does work well.

When or if you reach my age, you will appreciate things such as clip swivels and 3 layer toilet paper.

Blueball's Bandits stole my stakes. Probably stole my fish too. The name Bandit fits like a glove.

I use duo-lock snaps on all cranks. I've used barrel swivels, and even Sampo Ball Bearing Swivel/Snaps ... but, never saw where they stopped line twist. I still have a pk of #12 Eagle Claw barrel swivels w/safety snap ... unopened.

I've yet to have a duo-lock snap come open or break during use (or when bait is snagged). And yes, I attach them to the split ring of the crank ... and I've never seen where it has made any difference in the action of the crank. I've used them for many decades.

Not absolutely sure of the size, but it's likely a #1 (about 1/2" long) ... and don't remember the brand, as I remove them from their packaging and place them in a small zip-lock bag to keep them from spilling out in the tackle tray.

Originally Posted by blueball

I use 30lb power pro and snaps and pull though man made steak beds and never have a problem.Keep my drag set tight and if I break off the crank usually floats to to top.Dont think changing the type of cranks you use is going to make hangups less unless there just running shallower

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Cheaper.

Originally Posted by silverside

No snap no swivel. Just a good proven loop knot to the split ring. I have used this method for decades to catch crappie, bass, pike, and walleye on various depth, various models, tight or wide wobble. It does work well.

Are you pulling cranks with a bunch of poles or one pole,crank pullers usually want a snap swivel because of line twist and the ability to change out baits on the fly

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#2 Duo Lock snap. Been using them as long as they been out. Never found any difference in how a bait runs with them.

Originally Posted by blueball

Are you pulling cranks with a bunch of poles or one pole,crank pullers usually want a snap swivel because of line twist and the ability to change out baits on the fly

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I am pulling with 1 pole per person. Hand held so as to pay out line, adjust rod tip up down to change depth by 1 foot or two. Each person controls his rods action.

Originally Posted by jackie53

Cheaper.

Haha,just checking,from you previous post it sounded like you lost more baits when using bandits ,lol.I like cheap,bought a lot of over 100 bandits new in the package when I got started for $2.98 a piece.Have also bought a bunch cheap as they go onsale hear and there,lol.

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