Just bought HUD’s leadcore trolling booklet and reading it say’s Not to use snap swivels because it deadens the action of the crank-bait. It say’s to use a #1 or #2 snap. Looks like i need to change my rigs up (no wonder i haven’t caught much). Whats everyone else using? 
I use snaps, leadcore line, no stretch, fireline leader no stretch, snap vs snap swivel? I find it very hard to believe that would lessen your odds,if anything at all it would be a confidence factor, not rocket science, my opinion
I use just a snap but also use a swivel to tie my leadcore to my mono. If you tie leadcore directly to mono or fireline, I would use a snap swivel to the lure. I can’t see how it would make that much differance other that being bulkier at the lure. Like I said peel back the dacron and take an inch off the lead then tie a very small swivel to attach your mono or fireline then go snap only to lure. Either way it shouldn’t be that big a deal especially in dirtier water like the Mississippi!
I run fastsnaps (??) I think is the brand on my lead, works well for me.
Leadcore to mono or fireline with a double uni knot-it’s easy and fast. Use a berkely cross-lock to connect your lure-not a swivel in any cranking situation. Swivel can cause solid lures to swim untrue, causing your bait not to dive as fast. It makes a huge difference, and good luck out there. 
Like always test run your cranks at speed next to the boat before fishing.
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Like always test run your cranks at speed next to the boat before fishing.
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And I don’t run a swivel on my leadcore rig. Uni to uni at the leader and a small snap with a rounded end to the lure.
No swivel for me. I use a nail knot and use a cheater tool… Been doing this for about 20 years with no line breaks at the knot. It’s nice as the line goes through the guides smoothly.
Corey’s “cheater” tool: http://www.dsflyfishing.com/product-reviews/tie-fast-knot-tyer.html Check with Thorne Brothers (The Fly Angler) as they should have it, if not something similar.
No swivels or snaps for me either. I tie a mono leader to the leadcore via a WILLIS KNOT. It’s fast, easy and very strong. Then I always tie the mono leader directly to the crankbait using an IMPROVED CINCH KNOT to ensure I do not disturb the swimming action of the crankbait.
I’ll have to check it out. It’ll be tough as I have been doing my nail knot for many years, but willing to give it a try! Thanks for another option. We’ll have to get out together some time with CD.
Will the Willis knot work with braided line or just mono? Thanks for any feedback.
I have tried about a half dozen times to tie a willis with a power pro leader and gave up. I just use an albright knot and have had no problems. It ties small, and it is a pretty simple knot.
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Will the Willis knot work with braided line or just mono? Thanks for any feedback.
I tie the Willis Knot with fireline. I double the fireline and run a dab of super glue up the doubled part. After it dries, the doubled FL is stiff enough to CAREFULLY tie the willis. It took a few tries, but now I can do it pretty reliably.
The willis know is what the charters I have seen on Lake Mich all use. I figure if it is good enough to land kings and rainbows, it is good enough for a bunch of walleyes.
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