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EDinPA

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Depends on the details. I use a uniknot a lot or a clinch. I almost always use a snap swivel on a popper and at the end of pre-tied teaser rigs. I use a simple snap when fishing a swimming plug only. Sometimes I'll use a polamar on Jigs , sometime i like a loop which I put in with a Double Surgeons Loop.

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I use a snap, one that I've closed with my multi-tool, on everything...except when I know I'm throwing jigs for a good while..then I'll use a modified loop knot...I'm not even sure of the name. I like snaps for the simple reason that I can then control the length of my leader between plug and teaser. Once you cut the line to tie on a new plug, you've changed the distance between the plug and teaser. Snaps do open up, often at the worst times, that's why I exagerate the bends on them and close them with pliers...mine don't open anymore. I'll tie a 5 turn clinch with 30# fluoro to the snap...a 6 turn clinch at the other end to the swivel.

 

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I have always used a snap at the business end of my line regardless of whether I am fishing a jig, plug, rubber eel, spoon, etc. I did use a snap swivel combination at the lure for many years, but about 5 years ago I switched over to just using a snap.

 

Generally, I use only one of 2 snap manufactures...Berkeley or Sampo. The Sampo's are black finish dou-lock type snaps and I use size 55 (85#). The Berkeley's are cross-lock types, also black finished and are made from a stronger wire. I use 75# or 100# in these...

 

My snap is attached to a leader via a crimped connection. At the other end of the leader is another crimped connection w/ a barrel swivel. IMO, a crimped connection in mono leaders are nearly 100% strong and stronger than any knot I know of...

 

My running line is tied to the barrel swivel with a doubled-up Palomar knot. I have found that the doubled-up Palomar is the strongest knot for mono between 10# and 25# for the given application. The knot seems to work equally as well with braid...

 

Rumble Fish aka Poppy

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I tie the leader direct to the plug, jig etc. with a Rapala loop knot - I think that's what its called. Less hardware at the plug is my rationale. The opposite end to a swivel. Mainline ends in snap-swivel to attach plug.

 

I pre-tie teasers on the appropriate plugs so I don't need to re-tie if I change.

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