Just picked up this 9in glide bait from crappy tire for half off. I’ve seen people say to remove the split rings on these glides and use a snap swivel instead. I’m new to glide baits and other large swimbaits—what should I do?
Posted by fishing_ben
3 Comments
BarkleEngine on
If I’m removing the split ring I am tying it directly to my leader. Not going to make it swim worse by using a snap swivel. Snap swivels rarely improve swimming and I only usually only put at the other end of the leader or on a slip bobber setup.
jackmayer01 on
I would just get a barrel swivel and use split ring pliers. I’m just paranoid about those snap swivels failing on me, but get better quality ones and you’re fine.
Gh0stPeppers on
Unless you’re good at tying a rapala knot, leave the split ring. It won’t swim right otherwise.
Snap swivels are terrible, get a speed clip instead, way better and more reliable.
Swivels themselves aren’t needed in most cases, I only use swivels for bottom fishing in current, helps keep the line from twisting.
3 Comments
If I’m removing the split ring I am tying it directly to my leader. Not going to make it swim worse by using a snap swivel. Snap swivels rarely improve swimming and I only usually only put at the other end of the leader or on a slip bobber setup.
I would just get a barrel swivel and use split ring pliers. I’m just paranoid about those snap swivels failing on me, but get better quality ones and you’re fine.
Unless you’re good at tying a rapala knot, leave the split ring. It won’t swim right otherwise.
Snap swivels are terrible, get a speed clip instead, way better and more reliable.
Swivels themselves aren’t needed in most cases, I only use swivels for bottom fishing in current, helps keep the line from twisting.