Fishing Clips

Fishing clips, often called snaps, let you change lures and hooks quickly without retying, and they are used with swivels or tied directly to the line. The first decision is size and strength, because small clips suit light lures and finesse fishing, while large, heavy clips suit saltwater and big game.

Design is the next question. Duo lock and coastlock snaps hold securely, while round nose clips let lures move freely and give better action to crankbaits. Stainless steel resists corrosion in saltwater.

Strength matters. Choose clips rated above your line's breaking strength, since a weak clip is the first thing to fail on a big fish.

Clips are especially handy when trying many lures in a short time, such as when searching for active fish, and in cold weather when tying knots is difficult. Some anglers avoid clips with topwater lures and finesse baits, since the extra hardware can change the action or spook fish in very clear water. A small box of clips in two or three sizes covers most freshwater fishing, while saltwater anglers carry heavier versions. Keep spare clips in a small, sealed box so they stay dry and easy to find, and rinse them after saltwater use.

Before buying, check the size, rating, material, design and number in the pack. Check clips for bending after each fish, and replace them when they open too easily.

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