Today’s post will deal with a fly fishing accessory I
recently discovered while searching for some fly line the other day on the net.
I am referring to the No Knot Fast Snap, which enables the fisherman to save on
leaders. The Fast Snap simply ties into the leader after you have used of the
tippet end of your leader from fly ties. It serves as a tiny loop so you can
eliminate the blood knot altogether and keep using the leader for a longer period
of time. I talk to a fly fishing representative at Bass Pro about the fast snap
and he told me that he used it and likes the fact he doesn’t have to tie but
one knot as opposed a couple when attaching his tippet. I am one who uses a lot
of flies when I am fishing. I use 6 to Monday, April 23, 2012
The No Knot Fast Snap Fast Way to Attach Tippet
Today’s post will deal with a fly fishing accessory I
recently discovered while searching for some fly line the other day on the net.
I am referring to the No Knot Fast Snap, which enables the fisherman to save on
leaders. The Fast Snap simply ties into the leader after you have used of the
tippet end of your leader from fly ties. It serves as a tiny loop so you can
eliminate the blood knot altogether and keep using the leader for a longer period
of time. I talk to a fly fishing representative at Bass Pro about the fast snap
and he told me that he used it and likes the fact he doesn’t have to tie but
one knot as opposed a couple when attaching his tippet. I am one who uses a lot
of flies when I am fishing. I use 6 to 
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I use them sometimes, but lost a nice fish because one bent out, im guessing from weakening from two previous nice fish and casting heavy streamers, but i was still pretty P.O'd
ReplyDeletethey do save a lot of time though, just make sure they aren't bent at all every once and a while while fishing.
Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever used a braided or furled leader?
Blake
ReplyDeleteI am going to give them a try. I am using a lot of flies and I think this might save me some time. Thanks for the comment
Brk
ReplyDeleteI have never used either a braided or furled leader. I am wondering do you still get the line twist with either leader? Thanks for the comment
I've been using these for several years. LOVE 'EM! Makes changing flies a very quick and easy procedure...even in the dark!
ReplyDeleteLike Blake noticed, the small size will occasionally bend out. I now just use the medium size. Don't use it if you're going to be using small dry flies...but otherwise they are good for everything other fly style I use. I even use them for ice-fishing...tying on a new ice-jig with cold fingers used to sometimes be a problem.
I totally recommend using these.
With the medium size, I've landed fish as large as 25 pounds. I don't think I've hooked into any bigger than that...
I've used those little gizmos for about a year now, but with lures not fly fishing. Only problem I've run into is that you have to hold it (because they are so small) with pliers to get your lure loose.
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Dave
ReplyDeleteI am really interested in the tiny ones to use with poppers. I don't want to connect the popper directly to the Fast Snap. I am wanting to use it as a small loop to continually tie tiippets into it. Glad to know you like it, that is why I did this post to get some feedback on this little gadget. Thanks for the comment
Mark
ReplyDeleteI have known for some time that you could use them with lures but never realize they could be used with poppers. I would not use it with dry flies, because I think it would sink the fly. Thanks for the comment
Interesting little gadget. I will have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteBill, if you are just wanting something to attach tippet to on the end of your leader, you might consider using a "mini tippet ring". J.Stockard Fly Fishing sells them. Below is a link to the product:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/item/LL-295020-0000
I'm using them on one of my favorite rods, and they really work great.
Anthony
ReplyDeleteThis is a neat little gadget, but Dave at FsihnDave Blog has told me about something even better. I will be doing a post on it for tomorrow. Thanks for the comment
Dave
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate you finding this little ring. It is exactly what I am looking for. I needed something to save on leaders and this is the ticket. I will do a post on it for tomorrow. I would like to share it with the rest of the blog community. Thanks again for the link
I agree with Blake Fra., I had one bend out. But other than that, I think they're okay, but personally I don't use the.
ReplyDeleteDevin
ReplyDeleteJust found something better will post on it tomorrow. Thanks for the comment
Can't wait to see a follow up.
ReplyDeleteBill
ReplyDeleteLike FishnDave I've been using the snaps for years with flies and on the ice with no problems to report.
John
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you like the snaps----BUT!! Dave found this tippit ring that like even better--will do a post on it tomorrow--thanks for the commment
Blake
ReplyDeleteCheck out the post tomorrow for the ring tippit--thanks for the comment