Anyone using No-Knot Fas-Snaps with Trout Magnets?

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08-03-2020, 07:49 PM
Yankee Bill

Anyone using No-Knot Fas-Snaps with Trout Magnets?

I realize this is a fairly controversial subject as I'm sure most folks here
likely prefer tying their line or leader directly to their jigs, using their knot of choice.

But as the title implies, I was wondering if anyone uses these with TM's, and particularly for Gills.

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I used to use them with tube jigs spider rigging for Crappie & YP 15+ years ago with no noticable ill affects. But never casting for gills.

Wondering how the small size might work for casting TM's on 1/64 & 1/32 jig heads for gills.

Thinking they may save me the headache of tying on new leader material often if I switch over to braid.
08-03-2020, 08:56 PM
z520tom

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All the time for 5 years now.

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

I realize this is a fairly controversial subject as I'm sure most folks here
likely prefer tying their line or leader directly to their jigs, using their knot of choice.

But as the title implies, I was wondering if anyone uses these with TM's, and particularly for Gills.

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I used to use them with tube jigs spider rigging for Crappie & YP 15+ years ago with no noticable ill affects. But never casting for gills.

Wondering how the small size might work for casting TM's on 1/64 & 1/32 jig heads for gills.

Thinking they may save me the headache of tying on new leader material often if I switch over to braid.

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08-03-2020, 09:16 PM
Yankee Bill

Thanks, appreciate the info. Have you used them with TM's?
08-03-2020, 09:28 PM
z520tom

I use them with all the jigs I fish. They will work fine on trout magnet. They come in 3 sizes and I use size 2 mostly. Best price I found was Netcraft.

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08-03-2020, 09:35 PM
Yankee Bill

Appreciate it, thanks.
08-03-2020, 10:36 PM
Fishfishwish

I use the Mustard equivalent.
08-04-2020, 09:36 AM
trypman1

Yes, they work great for any jig combo. My eyes are not as good as they used to be, so hand tying is not a good option on the water.
08-04-2020, 10:30 AM
z520tom

The ones I use are the Mustad snaps. Didn't know there were another one.

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Originally Posted by Fishfishwish

I use the Mustard equivalent.

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08-04-2020, 10:43 AM
z520tom

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Here is their model #.Attachment 381631

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08-04-2020, 12:26 PM
Yankee Bill

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Originally Posted by trypman1

Yes, they work great for any jig combo. My eyes are not as good as they used to be, so hand tying is not a good option on the water.

I can certainly relate. After a several year hiatus from fishing I recently spooled a reel with 2# clear mono, I'll just say that tying knots with it is a challenge.
08-04-2020, 08:56 PM
z520tom

I like to experiment with different baits and colors. With these snaps I can easily change jigs and get right back to fishing. Very convenient.

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08-04-2020, 10:27 PM
RLS40

That is all I use on all my jigs and flies.
08-06-2020, 05:36 PM
RLS40

One caution if you are using small diameter line.
Make sure line loop is tight. I had a few clips that I had to close the line loop with a plies. :-(
08-06-2020, 08:49 PM
Yankee Bill

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Originally Posted by RLS40

One caution if you are using small diameter line.
Make sure line loop is tight. I had a few clips that I had to close the line loop with a plies. :-(

Yes, some brands I've looked at online recently appear to have some rather large gaps in the line loop, as well as the lure/Jig loop.

I just ordered these on Amazon today Robot Check never used this brand before so I'll have to see how they are. Price was very good so we shall see. The No-Knot Fas Snap brand was $11.99 for 30 pcs at my local BPS.

Appreciate the heads up.
08-07-2020, 09:57 PM
z520tom

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Here is where I get mine. Attachment 381863

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08-09-2020, 05:53 AM
Ketchn

if you fish with braid direct to the jig they are nice .
08-09-2020, 10:37 PM
Fishfishwish

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I like these:

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08-09-2020, 10:59 PM
Yodie

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Originally Posted by z520tom

Here is where I get mine. Attachment 381863

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Is that from Jann’s?

Which size do you prefer for the little bluegill bugs you tie up?

I have trouble getting line through the eyes of my small wooly buggers I tie with tungsten bead heads, this could be a game changer for me. Most of them are tied on a #10 J Stockard All Purpose nymph hook.

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08-09-2020, 11:45 PM
jvg

I have used them from time to time but along with age and arthritis they are easier to change hooks.
08-10-2020, 11:52 AM
z520tom

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Yes they are from Janns. I use the #2's most of the time. #2 will work on your #10 mustad. The #3 is the smallest and it will work on the small #12 and #14's that I make that the #2 is to large far. I read somewhere that the #3 will still allow a dry fly to float. I carry a hemostat in my tankle box and have many in my lure/ rod building shop. I hold all my small jigs and fasteners with these to ty line too. This is a #10 jigfly and a #2 snap.

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Originally Posted by Yodie

Is that from Jann’s?

Which size do you prefer for the little bluegill bugs you tie up?

I have trouble getting line through the eyes of my small wooly buggers I tie with tungsten bead heads, this could be a game changer for me. Most of them are tied on a #10 J Stockard All Purpose nymph hook.

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