Pigtail Swivel, Snaps

[OldSchool]

Curious if anyone has tried or uses the pigtail swivels or swirl connection swivel, alternatively out of coast-lock snaps or duosnaps which one is more reliable. Curious to know which is most reliable quick change lure connection without knots and without split ring to swivel.

[Three se7ens]

Curious if anyone has tried or uses the pigtail swivels or swirl connection swivel, alternatively out of coast-lock snaps or duosnaps which one is more reliable. Curious to know which is most reliable quick change lure connection without knots and without split ring to swivel.

Duosnaps are the only ones I've broken. Twice I have broken an 85 lb duosnap at 25 lbs of drag. I switched to the 110 lb duosnaps and haven't had an issue yet.  I've stretched the swivels straight on numerous coastlocks, but have yet to see one let go.

[Capt Ahab]

i use tactical clips (or similar) Far superior to the clips and never opens up like they do

Always remove the split ring

[locknut]

Stay well away from the pigtail swivels. Some of the guys here in NZ tried them for Marlin lure connections and they were nothing but trouble. Don't know how but after a tangle with a  Striped Marlin the buggers would come back half undone how the leader got halfway down the pigtail I don not know. They are also prone to damaging  fish in that when the connection rubs down the fish the sharp start of the pigtail can scratch badly. The Coastlock type if snap is far superior.

[whalebreath]

Yes I wouldn't use Pigtails for powerful brawlers like Marlin & large Tuna.

They are OK for light & medium duty bottom fishing where action can be fast & furious and you need to change gear quickly.

[TechTeach]

We have actually had the opposite results. When we rig for sharks, some threshers and makos in excess of 500-900lbs, we have had the coast lock style open up on us. We rig a barrel swivel on the end of the mainline to 6-8 ft of 400+ longline mono crimped to a curly tail swivel the to 5-8 ft of wire twisted to the hook. This allows for the changeout of the wire when releasing small sharks and never had one open up.

It's all we use now.

[Makule]

Where are these available?

i use tactical clips (or similar) Far superior to the clips and never opens up like they do

Always remove the split ring

[Capt Ahab]

Where are these available?

i use tactical clips (or similar) Far superior to the clips and never opens up like they do

Always remove the split ring

Online and most tackle stores - been using them for about the past 10 years for striper fishing - they are quick change for lures

[whalebreath]

We have actually had the opposite results.....It's all we use now.

Could you share your source?

The ones I have available here ain't much and what I see online is worse.

TIA

[TechTeach]

We have actually had the opposite results.....It's all we use now.

Could you share your source?

The ones I have available here ain't much and what I see online is worse.

TIA

I believe these are them.

http://www.amazon.com/450lb-Grade-Corkscrew-Bearing-Swivel/dp/B0048NWFT4

[Bryan Young]

Where are these available?

i use tactical clips (or similar) Far superior to the clips and never opens up like they do

Always remove the split ring

Online and most tackle stores - been using them for about the past 10 years for striper fishing - they are quick change for lures

Capt, this is the first time I've seen these.   The are not available here or in Hawaii.   Who makes them?

[Capt Ahab]

Tactical Angler

But there are other brands such as eagle claw and sea striker to name a few

http://www.tackledirect.com/tactical-anglers-power-clips-175lbs.html

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sea-Striker-reg-Fast-Snaps/1161191.uts?productVariantId=2805608&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03095816&rid=40&channel=GoogleBaseUSA&mr:trackingCode=7000F915-921B-E011-8E88-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=30640523471&mr:keyword&mr:match&mr:filter=57965686271&gclid=CN2GjJLopr4CFYMSOgodtUsAkQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Bryan Young]

Thanks.  I like that Tactical Anglers ones.  I think I need to use these very soon.

[OldSchool]

I've never seen those tactical clips before and its amazing when you get into it the variety of clips/snaps that are out there but im yet to find one style that has only positive reviews. Personally I have used the coast-locks and haven't had a problem so i think ill just stick with that. All styles seem to have good and bad reviews.

[bluefish69]

I'm not sure but try  Shark River Mail Order   ---   srmo.com   they might be cheaper then Tackle Direct. They are both in N.J.

Mike