AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Just wondering if anybody know where one can purchase the tiny snaps that come stock standard on blades etc but of slightly higher quality? I tend to eventually lose them off my blades and a normal snap swivel tangles the hooks too much. Cheers AR1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 The little Decoy snaps are great, never tried them on blades but I do use them for other small hardbodies, I reckon they'd work fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yep i use them on my smaller rods... When i use them on blades i take the clip that comes on the blades off and connect the blade straight to the decoy clip and had no issues. People reckon they affect swim action on lures i call BS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
no_idea 48 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I remember getting some from tackle world Welland and www.fishin.com.au. Use them all the time with SP, HB and blades with no issues. I watched a youtube video about them and they quoted " Just another piece in the link that can fail on you". It's personal preference I think. Cheers, Dom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ive been using Black Magic Snap Swivels, pulling the snaps off for luring and saving the swivels for tying rigs. http://www.blackmagictackle.com/shop/Swivels/Black+Magic+Snap+Swivel.html#.VsbniuZ6kaE Easier to reliably find and do exactly what i want! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Compleat Angler Wallaroo and Moonta Sell them. They do online/phone orders aswell.... Ray and Annes have them aswell... Fishing Wholesalers have ones similar aswell but I prefer the Decoy ones! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Cheers Fellas. I had heard of the decoy snaps, but never seen them before. I'll have a look at those shops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Fishing Wholesalers have ones similar aswell but I prefer the Decoy ones! I bought some of the Daiwa figure 8 snaps you guys have, but they're so small and strong I can't get a lure on them. Anyone used them and had better luck than me? Is there a trick to using them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
outandabout 373 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I use a pair of these forcep things that fly fisho's use. My fingers are too fat and my eye sights not that flash anymore,and frustration creeps into the equation a little earlier than it used to as well! After a bit of trial and error,you get the knack of driving them,and are a joy to use. Reckon I paid about $15 3 or 4 years ago...........Dr.Slick is the brand. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Fishing Wholesalers have ones similar aswell but I prefer the Decoy ones! I bought some of the Daiwa figure 8 snaps you guys have, but they're so small and strong I can't get a lure on them. Anyone used them and had better luck than me? Is there a trick to using them? Fishing Wholesalers have ones similar aswell but I prefer the Decoy ones! I bought some of the Daiwa figure 8 snaps you guys have, but they're so small and strong I can't get a lure on them. Anyone used them and had better luck than me? Is there a trick to using them? I bought them aswell mate... I hate them...... for the exact reasons mentioned. plankton 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 My fingers are too fat and my eye sights not that flash anymore,and frustration creeps into the equation a little earlier than it used to as well! Sounds just like me. I bought them aswell mate... I hate them...... for the exact reasons mentioned. Good, at least I know it's not just me. Too bad as they looked like a great idea. outandabout 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Just wondering if anybody know where one can purchase the tiny snaps that come stock standard on blades etc but of slightly higher quality? I tend to eventually lose them off my blades and a normal snap swivel tangles the hooks too much. Cheers AR1 I've got them. hold on I'll send you a pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 this what you after? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Yeah pretty much Smokey. Just a nice small clip to use on blades etc. Not sure how big those are w/o size reference but the appear small enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 these are the same size as you get on the vibes and blades. any smaller and you need girl fingers to open them up. I'll post a pic for size ref. AquaticResearch1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 let me know if you want them. i have 4 packs for sale. AquaticResearch1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Cheers Smokey, I've sent you a pm. Thanks to everyone for helping out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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