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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Fishing Forum Barrel snap swivel for trolling with Shad Rap? |
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01/23/2021 05:00PM
Does it matter if I use a Snap Swivel for pulling shad raps?
Any recommendations on which to get?
I know there is debate about the action? If people are using them are they removing the Split ring and attaching it directly to the lure?
Any recommendations on which to get?
I know there is debate about the action? If people are using them are they removing the Split ring and attaching it directly to the lure?
If you see me, I’m likely fishing a tube.
01/24/2021 08:32AM
Just a snap. Since crankbaits don't spin like spoons or other lures do, you don't need a swivel. I guess it wouldn't hurt, but I feel like it could hinder the action.
For what it's worth, the few times I've pulled shad raps with a guide, they've used just the snap.
For what it's worth, the few times I've pulled shad raps with a guide, they've used just the snap.
"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me
01/25/2021 01:43PM
casualbriday: "I usually use the duo-lock style snap without a swivel. The larger loop works like a non slip loop/rapala knot to let the lure do its thing."
schweady: "+1 on the plain Duo-Lock snap. A lot easier for these aging fingers to change baits.
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Do you know what size you use for a medium size shad rap? I see that there are 7 different sizes.
01/25/2021 02:22PM
Heyfritty: "casualbriday: "I usually use the duo-lock style snap without a swivel. The larger loop works like a non slip loop/rapala knot to let the lure do its thing."schweady: "+1 on the plain Duo-Lock snap. A lot easier for these aging fingers to change baits.
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Do you know what size you use for a medium size shad rap? I see that there are 7 different sizes."
I use a size #2 for everything. I used to go smaller, but was convinced there was no need.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." -- Yogi Berra
01/25/2021 03:23PM
I bought a 300 pack with all 7 sizes. Size 1 or 2 would probably work fine. The largest ones in the pack I bought are allegedly 165lb test and the only uses I could think of for them was to load them up with smaller snaps so that they're not loose in the box and attaching tools to zingers.
02/04/2021 08:27AM
Another for Duo-Lock here. They work great and generally are light enough to use with other baits, poppers etc. For non-spinning stuff, I think it's the way to go
Six days shalt thou paddle and pack but on the seventh day thou shalt wash thy socks. ~Aldo Leopold
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