Snap locks that fit soft bait jig heads?

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Mandelstam

Quote from: day0ne on April 18, 2013, 04:49:19 AM

That will work as would a small welded ring or possibly a split ring, though they are weak. One comment. You need a new set of crimpers. It appears that you are using a set of "point to cup" crimpers and IMO, they should all be thrown overboard. Get your self a set of "cup to cup" crimpers. The crimps are much stronger. Some interesting reading here:

http://www.leadertec.com/tipsandtechniques/crimp_techniques.html

Yea, I know... I've been looking around for a new set but most crimpers I seem to find are way too expensive. But the other day I found a pair for a good price. Will order them and a whole lot of crimps to go with them...

:)

/Karl
"Fish," he said softly, aloud, "I'll stay with you until I am dead." - Santiago, Old Man And the Sea

The Irishman

These are what you are looking for:

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/7780/decoy-round-snap-1-5.html

The are extremly strong for such a small product. The 1.5 size is about 7 or 8 millimetres in size.

They orginally designed for squid fishing to quickly switch squid lures but work perfectly for even the smallest jig heads. I've battled some really good fish and they have never failed.

Mandelstam

I've seen them! Thanks a lot! Will definitely try them.

Cheers!

/karl
"Fish," he said softly, aloud, "I'll stay with you until I am dead." - Santiago, Old Man And the Sea

Bunnlevel Sharker

Either that or run a 6in piece of heavy leader to the jig the t the swivel and brae one on every jig for quick switch
Grayson Lanier