Snap swivels

[HURRICANEBOB]

My experience is big bill deep diver cranks it doesn't affect. But long slender narrow shallow running lures, I've seen an impact on how the lures run.

Size matters too. Take a little 2 inch prop bait and a big swivel, vs. big Redfin with a small swivel. Weight of the swivel has it's own impact to different degrees.

[fishalltime]

I have bought baits that had a snap on them right out of the package ,so appearantly the manufacturer did'nt think it affected it's action in a neg way.I guess a person could take them off.

[killroy1221]

I hate using snap swivels for fishin. I like using really fine wire snaps. They make them now that are really thin and are still rated at 15 and up to 40 lbs. I have even used them jig fishing for smallies in clear water with no ill effects. I use them mainly in creeks and when fishing with 8lbs test or less. I never use them when the ability or need to "HAUL ON 'EM" is a factor. Some lures can even go without the nose split ring if you use a snap. I have taken off the nose ring on countdowns while trout fishing and then used a snap when bass fishing. Worked fine. Handy on a kayak when re-tying is a problem.