Mustad Snap Hook Connectors Anyone use these?

5282jt · 02-26-07, 10:58 PM

I have some tiny No-Knot fast snaps I got at Bass Pro for fly fishing, but, i'd like to try some Bass size snaps.
I heard that these Mustad Snap Hook Connectors were good, but I can't find them for sale anywhere?
Got any input?

Got 2 small bass today and a dozen or so snook!
They were hiding under a little "unlikely looking" bridge.
My son and I each got a 33" er each, plus around a dozen or so smaller ones and I got 2 small bass and my son got 3.

Christopherkeene9 · 02-26-07, 11:17 PM

DANG nice snook. I assume you're in S. Florida. As for fly fishing I just recommend a loop knot on the end of your tippet.

vagabond · 02-27-07, 01:05 AM

I don't like the snap connectors. I only tried them one year and it didn't work. I was bringing in a nice fish and my line broke at the connector. It was actually the plastic that broke.

That's when I asked my self, "What's the reasoning? I've been tying leader and tippet for years, why bother paying $4 for this knotless leader?"

Even if it did work, I think they're a waste of money.

zooker · 02-27-07, 06:32 AM

only thing i use is the no knot eye between the fly line and the tippet.they are truly miserable to put on but never had one come out -EVER..

zooker

5282jt · 02-27-07, 09:48 AM

I am not asking about flyfishing snaps. I can see how it looked that way though!
I'm asking about this TYPE of snap, large enough for use with 17 lb test mono for crankbait fishing.
My vision is poor, so tying knots is hard for me.
The regular snap swivels [common type] are still hard for me to see and my hands are big.
So, I was hoping a good solid quick snap like this was available?

lizardsrule · 02-27-07, 09:55 AM

I use these, without the swivels. The brand I use is called duo locks, but couldn't find them listed by themselves. I really only use them on some crankbaits.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

Lizards

Njoynit · 03-02-07, 12:02 PM

I have some of both.I tend to use the swivel more with lures.I use a #12 fastlock I have a round thinggy like a pie shape with depts for them.I don't use the smaller ones (but if you say you need one?I'll pass it to ya)but buy the #12's to restock.I started to use them cause would lose my attachments.The swivel helps me when bank fishing.I'm pretty good at finding trees.

02-27-07, 06:32 AM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	only thing i use is the no knot eye between the fly line and the tippet.they are truly miserable to put on but never had one come out -EVER.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

02-27-07, 09:48 AM	#5
5282jt BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 36	I mislead you all I am not asking about flyfishing snaps. I can see how it looked that way though! I'm asking about this TYPE of snap, large enough for use with 17 lb test mono for crankbait fishing. My vision is poor, so tying knots is hard for me. The regular snap swivels [common type] are still hard for me to see and my hands are big. So, I was hoping a good solid quick snap like this was available? Attached Images

02-27-07, 09:55 AM	#6
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	I use these, without the swivels. The brand I use is called duo locks, but couldn't find them listed by themselves. I really only use them on some crankbaits. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

02-26-07, 10:58 PM	#1
5282jt BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 36	Mustad Snap Hook Connectors Anyone use these? I have some tiny No-Knot fast snaps I got at Bass Pro for fly fishing, but, i'd like to try some Bass size snaps. I heard that these Mustad Snap Hook Connectors were good, but I can't find them for sale anywhere? Got any input? Got 2 small bass today and a dozen or so snook! They were hiding under a little "unlikely looking" bridge. My son and I each got a 33" er each, plus around a dozen or so smaller ones and I got 2 small bass and my son got 3. Attached Thumbnails

02-26-07, 11:17 PM	#2
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	DANG nice snook. I assume you're in S. Florida. As for fly fishing I just recommend a loop knot on the end of your tippet.

02-27-07, 01:05 AM	#3
vagabond BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 120	I don't like the snap connectors. I only tried them one year and it didn't work. I was bringing in a nice fish and my line broke at the connector. It was actually the plastic that broke. That's when I asked my self, "What's the reasoning? I've been tying leader and tippet for years, why bother paying $4 for this knotless leader?" Even if it did work, I think they're a waste of money.

03-02-07, 12:02 PM	#7
Njoynit BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tx Tyler Co Posts: 4	I have some of both.I tend to use the swivel more with lures.I use a #12 fastlock I have a round thinggy like a pie shape with depts for them.I don't use the smaller ones (but if you say you need one?I'll pass it to ya)but buy the #12's to restock.I started to use them cause would lose my attachments.The swivel helps me when bank fishing.I'm pretty good at finding trees.

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