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Posts: 2754 Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | muddymusky - 3/14/2016 8:11 PM What snaps do you use for casting and trolling leaders? I have been using stay lock snaps but they don't seem to be as good as they used to be. I would like to try a different brand but haven't found anything similar. Not similar - better! Duke Double Lock Snap,,, a real double spring loaded double lock that cannot be opened under pressure, even if the second lock could be opened, the first lock will hold your fish. I have never had one open the second lock! Best snap ever, not cheap but worth every penny, 80lb rated (dead weight) ~$2 each. I use the 3rd from bottom (80lb) & large one for large baits (its 1.5" long closed). http://www.manta.com/c/mmgjgkr/duke-snap-tackle-llc Have fun! Al Attachments ----------------  Duke Double Lock Snaps.jpg (73KB - 506 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 2893 Location: Yahara River Chain | Hey Al here are written directions, follow to the letter........ 1) Get a new bait - add a split ring. 2) Take your split ring pliers and open splint ring 3) Place solid ring in split ring and shimmy it on 4) Cast your butt off and catch fish or in your case, Al hook and lose fish.  Did you, Al ever get my pic I texted you? | ||
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Posts: 2754 Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | I spoke with the owner of Duke Snap, he's basically shut down the snap business due to lack of interest from the muskie fishing community. Guys out on St. Lawrence River use the big one's to.. the fundamental problem is they last forever, so guys like them and myself who have our own stash, are not hurting. Due to the fact they last a very long time, its only profitable for him to charge way more than over the counter stuff like Stringease, etc.. If there is enough interest, he would consider restarting production. Retail prices per snap would probably be in $2-$4 range for the larger ones. I need more for my retirement business (Alien Fishing Tackle LLC) when I kick it off this winter, so they may become available again this fall or winter as I use them on my hand tied fluoro leaders, and 30# & 65# single strand shape memory titanium leaders..and I would have them in packs of 4 or 5 also. Have fun! Al Attachments ---------------- Alien Fishing Tackle LLC.jpg (38KB - 501 downloads) | ||
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Posts: 2754 Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | muskie! nut - 3/15/2016 10:41 AM Hey Al here are written directions, follow to the letter........ 1) Get a new bait - add a split ring. 2) Take your split ring pliers and open splint ring 3) Place solid ring in split ring and shimmy it on 4) Cast your butt off and catch fish or in your case, Al hook and lose fish. Did you, Al ever get my pic I texted you? Yes, I got it. LOL! I had visions of you with a sub-miniture acetylene welding torch & goggles and multiple bandages on hands, w/fire extinguisher in background!!!!!! So, now split ring is weakest component between line/leader & lure. Makes sense that leader has solid ring. Have you noticed any difference in lure action, either positive or negative? Have fun! Al | ||
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muskie! nut - 3/15/2016 11:41 AM Hey Al here are written directions, follow to the letter........ 1) Get a new bait - add a split ring. 2) Take your split ring pliers and open splint ring 3) Place solid ring in split ring and shimmy it on 4) Cast your butt off and catch fish or in your case, Al hook and lose fish. Did you, Al ever get my pic I texted you? Just curious where do you get your solid rings? Thanks, | |||
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Posts: 2754 Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | NPike - 3/17/2016 5:45 AM Just curious where do you get your solid rings? Thanks, I get mine from Stealth Tackle. http://www.stealthtackle.net/index.php?route=product/category&path=... Yes nut!, I use them on the leaders I make..not everyone uses the stuff we do, e.g., super strength split rings or solid split rings, etc. I have never had a Duke Snap open up, ever and have pulled some pretty big stuff off the bottom.. Have fun! Al
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Posts: 2893 Location: Yahara River Chain | What year was that Al? I am surprised that they had cameras back then and in color no less!!!! | ||
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