Would like to give these Fas Snaps a try, what brand and what size would you suggest for 1/16th and 1/32nd jig heads.
Thanks
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Would like to give these Fas Snaps a try, what brand and what size would you suggest for 1/16th and 1/32nd jig heads.
Thanks
Ive made up some rigs for trolling where i use a large size on about a 3" loop about a foot up from where the casting sinker is.Quote:
Originally Posted by pescador
Sorta like a drop shot rig, but when i ran out of them i used a small coast lock snap which seems to work just as well on the fish and is far less costly.
Ive not tried them for just tying on a single jig and have been using a small loop for that also.
But I'm going to try it due to the easy ability to change the jig. Figure on using needle nose pliers to get hooks or jigs off easier.
The Bass Pro in Palm Bay has them in the fly fishing section for about 12 bucks for about 20 of them, which is about 3 times more than the coast locks. But they are much smaller and would be what id try first for a single jig.
But id recommend picking up a pack of the smallest coast locks they have also, or you could just cut the swivel off of a very small snap swivel.
Just read some info on them. Go to this article http://www.crappie.com/crappie/missi...rolling-4.html I believe it's on page 4 but read what Bigrivermarine has to say. That entire thread starting at the beginning has some great info.
I've been advocating the use of "snap hooks" for years. I use the Mustad version of these hooks, available from jannsnetcraft.com. Theses spring steel snaps come in 3 sizes. I find that the size #2 works best for 1/32 - 1/16 oz. jig heads. I've used this same size on the 1/8 oz. heads as well, with no problems. The smallest size #1 will float a dry fly. Good quality....dependable.
Just read that article, very interesting and i found out that I'm fishing Kentucky style. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Abu65
Anyway i am using the large size Fas-Snap, which isn't actually very large.
As for the rigs i tie, i just use a small loop knot on both ends with no hardware, and either a Fas-Snap or a coast lock on the lure loop.
I store them on sections of a foam pool noodle cut down the middle and the edges notched for winding the rigs on.
Be aware the snaps can cause havoc if left dangle, so secure them as you wind.
Thanks everyone for your replies, very much appreciated.
Regards
Large, and buy only stainless steel ones .
I use Mustad Fastach clip: size 0 for 1/32 oz jigsQuote:
Originally Posted by pescador
May get me some but for non crappie species mostly.
I have used those fas snaps also. They make for being able to quickly change out colors and sizes of crappie fishing jigs. Can't remember the size I have used but they are very small but tough and hold really well.
I use the no knot fas-snaps, i also have all the different sizes. I dock fish a lot and use an old dip can, keep my hooks in it with a bunch of different colored Bobby garland baits glued on to jig head, makes it a quick easy process to change colors.
Large , and XL . Depending on how blind you are .
I have started using the medium fas-lock and love them. I pre-make my rigs with a loop on top and 2 snaps on the tag ends then I can change my baits easily. I've learned how to use my thumb nail to easily remove the baits from the snaps.
Medium size give you the most versatility and slips through the hook eyes the best to give a more natural presentation. No matter which size you go to, check it out a few times a day as they will stretch open and will allow jigs to fall off. I used them a lot in years past. The mediums will allow the use of anything from a 1/80th ounce Grizzly Jig up to 1/8 ounce jig heads. There again, check the snap especially after changing out some of the larger eye jigs.
Although for years I've been using the Mustad Snap Hooks (from Netcraft), I've recently tried this less costly replica. Seems to be working out fine and I like the larger tie-eye on these clips. Easier for my old eyes to tie on fluoro leaders to. The Mustad snap eyes are pretty small. I found this new one on Amazon.com. Pricing is attractive as well. Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Have you actually bought and received these? The seller has a pretty low customer approval rating, and i do know people who neverQuote:
Originally Posted by Crestliner08
received their items bought from vendors in China.
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What he said.....the large size is actuall very smallQuote:
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I ordered some. Thanks.
I've ordered them twice now, since they were so inexpensive. Put a pack in each of my tackle satchels. I received them rather quickly and was impressed with the quality of their product. Cost effective too!Quote:
Originally Posted by yobuck