Thread: Clips

I think a few use them, not sure any brands though.

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I think a few use them, not sure any brands though.

I’ve been taking pliers and closing them up but surely someone makes them with the line eye closed up. I’m not sure why the would leave them open. ��*♂️

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I think a few use them, not sure any brands though.

I’ve been taking pliers and closing them up but surely someone makes them with the line eye closed up. I’m not sure why the would leave them open. 🤷*♂️

I use the Duo Lock snaps in the smallest size they make. To me they are much stronger than the speed clips.

I'm with Grainraiser on using duo-lock snaps, rather than speed clips. I don't remember what "size" they are, but I do know they're the 20# test strength. I've always used them for casting cranks (for Bass) and on the main lines of my 14' Pushing rods. I have pre-rigged leaders w/jig heads tied on one end & a loop knot on the other end of the leader, so I can switch out quickly if I ever break off or want to change baits.

I think I bought a pack of speed clips a long time ago, but don't remember ever using any of them ... though I think I may still have ONE in one of my tackle boxes (hook/sinker box), but I have no idea what happened to the others of that pack.

[QUOTE=CrappiePappy;4493417]I'm with Grainraiser on using duo-lock snaps, rather than speed clips. I don't remember what "size" they are, but I do know they're the 20# test strength. I've always used them for casting cranks (for Bass) and on the main lines of my 14' Pushing rods. I have pre-rigged leaders w/jig heads tied on one end & a loop knot on the other end of the leader, so I can switch out quickly if I ever break off or want to change baits.

I got some today in a shipment from BPS. Those gift cards I got for my birthday were burning a hole in my pocket. Those DuoLock Snaps are size 00 and are 20# test, 10 to a package. I use them on 1/8 oz. VMC Swimbait jigheads when I drift with Keitech Eazy Shiners. I find them stronger than a loop knot and they give the jighead more freedom of movement, which translates to more of a side to side rolling action, same for crankbaits.

Jim

I use duo-lok on my bass rods when using braid and when using mono to get my baits to hang straight have started adding split rings to some which I put on before the trip.

Great looking jigs, Jim. Fish catchers for sure!
Bob