No-knot Fas-snap

[OzarkFishman]

Has anyone used the No-Knot Fas-Snaps? They seem like they would be really good for flies, but since I don't trout fish as of now I am really interested in the medium to large size for bass and panfish. They look like a great idea, but great ideas aren't always great in realworld applications.

I found them on the Bass Pro website.

OzarkFishman

[fishinwrench]

They've been around forever, and nobody I know uses them. So I'm guessing that they are...not so awesome.

Can't hurt to try though.

[OzarkFishman]

That was my thinking. If they worked, more people would use them.

Thanks,

OzarkFishman

[Brian K. Shaffer]

To me its kinda like - does anyone use those stick pins that you insert at the end of your fly line ?? or those leader links .. tie a knot in the fly line and a knot in the leader and you can link the two together without really doing much work ???

those are gimmicks

i have never used anything -- shy of a nail knot tool -- to tie knots

hopefully my eyes allow me to keep tying knots for a long time

best fishes, Brian

[BredMan]

I use the Bill Norman speed clips for lures but not for fly fishing. Friend of mine who does bass tournaments showed me how he uses them in tandem with a good snap swivel. Claims these clips allow lures to have their natural designed motion as you would get if tied direct using a Rapala knot. Using only a snap swivel takes away some action and natural movement. I've tried them and like how easy they are to use. I hate tying line directly to a lure and a bit lazy about that as well. BPS sells them in 10 and 50 packs.

Bill Norman speed clips

[izit_fishable]

I use the No Knot-Fast Snaps and they are okay. But I worry about the lure coming off during casting.

So, now I'll try these Quick Swirls I saw at Cabelas.

[Gavin]

A duo-lock snap is pretty good for crankbait fishing when your changing out lures frequently, but the lure has to have a ring to snap it to. Its not good for most spinners and buzzbaits, or soft plastics on the bottom. FWIW, I can probably tie a not faster. Cheers.

[grizwilson]

I use the No Knot-Fast Snaps and they are okay. But I worry about the lure coming off during casting.

So, now I'll try these Quick Swirls I saw at Cabelas.

Do you think a person could use them one handed or with limited use of one hand as a helper? My oldest son has CP with limited use of his left hand. He loves to fish but has to have help to retie or change lures. Currently I will rig him 3-5 rigs at home then he does what he can. Davy Wotton showed me the Davy knot one handed, but my son has not been able to master it.

[cotterboy2007]

I think it would be worth a try for the price. Most packs are just a couple of bucks. You might have to try a couple different kinds before he finds one that will work. If he has pretty good dexterity with his better hand, I would think the mid to large size duo-lock or no knot fast snaps pictured earlier would probably work. Where do you live? If close, I could give you a couple duo locks to try out.

[izit_fishable]

Do you think a person could use them one handed or with limited use of one hand as a helper? My oldest son has CP with limited use of his left hand. He loves to fish but has to have help to retie or change lures. Currently I will rig him 3-5 rigs at home then he does what he can. Davy Wotton showed me the Davy knot one handed, but my son has not been able to master it.

I have a friend who also has limitations with his one hand.

So, he uses curved-head locking fishing forceps as an aid to hold terminal tackle.

He wears his fishing tools on a lanyard around his neck for easy access.

This guy curses like a sailor, but loves every bit of it!