Snap or pin on the fishing rod serves to make it easier for anglers to associate artificial bait as well as replace lure. There are so many types of snap there, the more varied the day. So how do we choose a good and appropriate snap? For that, let's identify some types of safety pins on the market. there are lots of other forms and types of snap that we can't explain all. Even each brand sometimes issues its own patented designs. After we know the type and form, another thing to consider when choosing a snap is
Material
Usually made of stainless steel and carbon-stainless mixture. This is the best material because it has high strength and is certainly anti-rust. It is not recommended to use a brass pin because the strength is not guaranteed.
Size
Adjust snap size with set tackle class, lure weight and size, and fish target. It could be that a big snap is used on the UL tackle set but will damage the lure movement. The average pin size on the market ranges from 00 to 12. If we use a lightweight or ultralight tackle set then a snap with 00-1 number is the best. Medium class between 1-3 and so on.
Replacement
Snap that is continuously used will gradually experience disability, thereby reducing its strength. Pay attention to the curvature of the wire where the lure is installed, there are usually friction marks with a lure ring that erodes the surface. If it is severe or thinning, replace it with a new one.
Swivel
There are several manufacturers that produce snap by accompanying the swivel rolling that has fused to the pin. Snap like this is suitable for spin spin like spoon, inline spinner and others.
Here are the types of snap or pin in fishing
Duo Lock Snap
One of the most widely used forms because of its ease of use also proved to be sturdy. The arch is large enough to link the artificial bait to make the movement more flexible. Sometimes it is easy to detach itself because the locking part has a rather small arch but can be tricked by tightening it using pliers. Suitable adapted on ultralight and light tackle devices.
Hooked Snap
Practical and sturdy but difficult to find on the market today. The strength can be said to be in the middle class, the disadvantage is that if it opens too wide and is often done it will weaken the wire arch (where the lure is connected) this snap so that it is easily broken. Suitable for light and medium tackle sets.
Cross-Lock Snap
Very strong but because of the thick wire material, this pin is not suitable for small lure. Suitable for heavyweight tackle sets with the target of monster fish.
Coastlock Snap
Has a large size variation. The arch is a bit small so it is rather difficult to connect the lure to the size of a small ring (the front wire of the artificial bait is circular to tie the strings and attach the pin). The end of the wire is slightly sharp so it needs to be blunted so as not to hurt the leader or lure. Suitable for beach fishing or inshore techniques.
Fly Clips
Made specifically for small bait (flies) on fly fishing. The lightest and smallest snap form.
Mc Mahon Snap
Safety with heavyweight strength. Often used for trolling fishing offshore with the target of mega fish, which have high fighting power such as tuna and marlin.
Snap Interlock
The variety is plentiful with designs that are familiar in the eyes of anglers. Light, but the strength is also low. Not recommended for tackling middle and heavy classes.
Safety snap
The oldest snap form, has many flaws. Small wire material, easy to bend so that it is not suitable for the target of high class predatory fish. It can still be used to target mini fish.
Diamond snap
The shape is symmetrical, has two locking parts that are linked together. Thick wire material, suitable for middle and heavy tackles. The drawback is that if one lock is released then the other one will also be very easily released.
Corkscrew snap
It has a spiral locking part, one of the snap that is safest from the possibility of lure release during a fight. However, because the spiral shape is rather wide so as to facilitate the strings to enter and will be very disturbing and disrupt the action lure.
Fastlink snap
The shape is like a paper clip. Easy to use because it does not need to open and lock, just insert the bait ring through the wire end. Not easily caught in grass, twigs or surface water plants. The drawback is prone to swelling, especially when fighting baboons.
Italian Snap
The form is very simple so it's easy to use. There is a narrow section in the arch so that the lure is not easily shifted to the top. Suitable for light and medium grade tackle sets. Because the lock is very simple so it's a little easy to open when fighting strongly.
Fastach Snap
It is suitable for anglers who like to change lure during a trip. The shape is simple without the need to open the valve so that the lure is easily inserted through the end of the wire. The disadvantage is that the lure is easy to get apart especially the lure with a small hook ring.
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