No-knot fas-snap (Read 2861 times)
Preacher
Contributer
Subscriber
Offline



Posts: 1327
Location: COTU
Joined: Apr 10th, 2010
No-knot fas-snap
Oct 25th, 2011 at 7:44pm
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

I think it was Mastertangler who brought these to my attention.  Was at BPS and gave them a try on a 3 day camp & fish last week.  Awesome!  Tough to get on some lures, Rapalas and anything with a thick eyelet.  I'll need to put split-rings on them. 

The fishing sucked, so did the weather.  We bugged out on day 3.  Fishing in crappy weather beats work any day.  Playing XBox warm & dry beats lousy fishing in crappy weather.   Cheesy
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
jaximus
Senior Member
Offline



Posts: 343
Location: wisconsin
Joined: May 12th, 2010
Re: No-knot fas-snap
Reply #1 - Oct 25th, 2011 at 10:47pm
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
amen to that. battlefield 3 and modern warfare 3 are coming out sooo soon!!!
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
db
Web-lackey
Inukshuk
Voyageur
Offline



Posts: 5460
Location: Just off the beaten path.
Joined: Sep 14th, 2002
Re: No-knot fas-snap
Reply #2 - Oct 26th, 2011 at 5:56am
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
I still have some of those ... use to love 'em. We use to use them w/ live bait rigs and when pan-fishing. They also come with swivels attached. They always worked well but these days... they are kind of small and hard to see and so really hard tie a knot to.
  
Back to top
IP Logged
 
moonman
Jr. Member
Offline



Posts: 59
Location: Toronto, Canada
Joined: Sep 15th, 2010
Re: No-knot fas-snap
Reply #3 - Oct 26th, 2011 at 3:33pm
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
If targeting panfish, I can see a use, but just asking here - are you guys saying these things won't open up on a good fish or snag? Is it that much harder to use a good cross-lock snap?

Moonman.

  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Preacher
Contributer
Subscriber
Offline



Posts: 1327
Location: COTU
Joined: Apr 10th, 2010
Re: No-knot fas-snap
Reply #4 - Oct 26th, 2011 at 3:40pm
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
They seem sturdier than a snap.  I've had snaps fail.  I used to prefer tying directly, but these may change my preference.  Next season will be the test.
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
mastertangler
Inukshuk
Offline



Posts: 3111
Location: florida
Joined: Feb 1st, 2010
Re: No-knot fas-snap
Reply #5 - Nov 1st, 2011 at 11:15am
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
moonman wrote on Oct 26th, 2011 at 3:33pm:
If targeting panfish, I can see a use, but just asking here - are you guys saying these things won't open up on a good fish or snag? Is it that much harder to use a good cross-lock snap?

Moonman.



Moonman
I have been using these for over 20 years and have never had one open up. Of course I use these specifically for light line applications.....primarily cranks which have much better action with the light stuff.
These are far stealthier than crosslock snaps as well. Tiny by comparison. What I especially like about them is I am able to tie light line and get a solid connection. For example.......the thought of tying 6lb test to a split ring on a tail dancer is out of the question in my book. But I can pull it off with ease with these little clips. It is all about matching the diameter of the mono to what ever I'm tying to. 6lb makes a general poor connection to an oval shaped split ring IMO.

That example is more of a specialty application (calm, sunny day and I still want walleye) but why not have all my cranks rigged with the clips? They work just as well with 8lb test. At 10lb and above I omit the little clips and tie direct to rings. BTW, I don't take them on and off but leave the clip on the lure and retie. No bigey since I retie often anyway.
  
Back to top
IP Logged
 
Old Salt
Inukshuk
Offline



Posts: 4871
Location: Crossville, TN
Joined: Jun 17th, 2004
Re: No-knot fas-snap
Reply #6 - Nov 2nd, 2011 at 9:21pm
Quote Quote Print Post Print Post  
While I've never used fas-snaps, I've never had any problem with ball-bearing snap swivels. In fact, I tend to use larger than recommended sizes, and have always caught fish, even in crappy weather. To each his own... Cool
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 

 
  « The Put-In ‹ Board  ^Top