Feeling Stupid

[Bill B]

I'm totally drawing a blank.  What is this called and the boot that covers it?  Doing some rigging and need some of the boots.

Bill

[Reeltyme]

If you're stupid, so am I. No idea other than a snap ring.

[pjstevko]

I think thats a rosco clip

The other item is a heat shrink boot i think

[MarkT]

It's a Hawaiian snap!

[day0ne]

Mcmahon snap

https://bottomdwellerstackle.com/mcmahon-snap-or-scissor-snap/?attribute_select-size=Size+#3,+80+lb+test,+10+pack

crimp protectors

https://catchalltackle.com/black-crimp-protectors/

[Keta]

I think the rubber cover for McMahon snaps is called a boot.

[Bill B]

Got it!  Thank Ohana.  Bill

[sabaman1]

Bill they are mainly used for trolling Rapalas, Nomads, Marauders, Yo zuri bonito also can clip onto tuna feather swivel.

[Bill B]

Bill they are mainly used for trolling Rapalas, Nomads, Marauders, Yo zuri bonito also can clip onto tuna feather swivel.

Yeah. I have a bunch of the McMahon clips ( not sure where i got them) but no crimp protectors. Didnt know what they were called so i could order some. Bill

[sabaman1]

Bill you might just want to buy the small heat shrink tubes at harbor freight and use them instead, save some money.

[jurelometer]

Can I feel stupid too?

What is the purpose of the rubber boot/crimp protector on McMahon snaps?  I bought a premade wahoo leader cable a long time ago that came with one, but never found a reason to put rubbers on my snaps.  Don't look like they help much on keeping the snap locked.


And I have a hard time buying the "make it more hydrodynamic for trolling argument". 

I sort of get using them on crimps-  a bit less tangle prone, nicer for handling, and allows any weed to slip over when trolling(but probably still gets stuck on the lure).

-J

[sabaman1]

Once tied to your mainline it makes change out from lure to lure very easy.

[Bill B]

I believe the crimp protector keeps the snap from opening. Bill

[Swami805]

It also helps a little with tangles and picking up debris like little bits of kelp and grass

[Keta]

Can I feel stupid too?

What is the purpose of the rubber boot/crimp protector on McMahon snaps?  I bought a premade wahoo leader cable a long time ago that came with one, but never found a reason to put rubbers on my snaps.  Don't look like they help much on keeping the snap locked.


And I have a hard time buying the "make it more hydrodynamic for trolling argument". 

I sort of get using them on crimps-  a bit less tangle prone, nicer for handling, and allows any weed to slip over when trolling(but probably still gets stuck on the lure).

-J

I always thought they were to keep weeds and debris off the swivel and snap.