mofish Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Do you prefer a snap, split ring or king sling for glide baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Typically, I'll fish it however it comes from the maker / manufacturer to start with. bassbass and basskickinrednick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Any new glide bait I test by tying direct and also with a snap or split ring. Sometimes the action is better tied direct for wider glides, because that forces you into inhabit of letting it glide on a slack line. I think the snaps and rings are there for a handle retrieve technique. That's all you need with some glides imo. basskickinrednick and 253caster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqb Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Usually leave it stock, but if bait comes without and I want the extra play I'll start by adding a #4 Decoy Egg Snap (typically fish 2.5-4.5oz baits). If bait sits 'nose up' I'll switch to #5 owner hypewires and size up until balanced. If bait sits 'nose down' I'll tie direct (rare). If direct, always good practice to carefully inspect line tie for any abrasion spots such as paint over-spray or burrs from split rings being put on which is common. mofish and bigpoppabass 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Snap for me...tying to a split makes me uncomfortable and tying direct kills the action on most baits S33z3r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofish Posted April 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Thank you for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacPig916 Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/27/2020 at 7:50 PM, danthefisherman said: Snap for me...tying to a split makes me uncomfortable and tying direct kills the action on most baits I've noticed on the wake baits i've made, tying direct gives me more tail wobble and tying to a split ring makes the front body move more on jointed baits. The change usually isn't equal though. What kinda snaps do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 5 hours ago, SacPig916 said: I've noticed on the wake baits i've made, tying direct gives me more tail wobble and tying to a split ring makes the front body move more on jointed baits. The change usually isn't equal though. What kinda snaps do you use? Decoy egg snap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumoNinja Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I use tactical anglers clips on all single and multi jointed baits. I flip all fish 5 lbs and under, never had one open. Only baits that don't get a ta clip is soft plastic and jointless baits like a punker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.