Jigging Spoon Question

I am wondering how everyone ties their Go Devils, etc. Since it is important to switch colors/sizes in reaction to the fish do most people tie them straight to the line, or use a swivel/clasp type set-up?

For speed of the change the clasp would seem to be best, but is it better to tie directly to the line?

Wondering everyone’s opinion on how they fish spoons. I currently tie directly…thinking of going to clasp for ease when changing lures.

Thanks

I use a small ball bearing swivel. This helps with line twist and lets the bait move freely.

I usually just use a medium small snap with a barrel tied in line about 18″ above it.
JB

I like to use Fast Snaps. They make for less hardware than a swivel by the jig/spoon. They come in 3 sizes.
If line twist is a concern you can put a striaght swivel on your line and run a long leader. This just keeps things around the jig/spoon a little cleaner on the days the bite is tough.

Great!
Thanks for the quick replies. This confirms my thoughts about making the change from tying directly.

Plus…another reason to head to the store to get “supplies”

$100 later and he will have forgotten why he went to get supplies to begin with. and if I think he is heading to fleet farm, you can’t go 10 feet into that fishing section without having to stop and look at something. good luck on the supplies

I hear you there!
Better write this down so I don’t forget about them…cause like you said I am bound to get distracted

I have done good, I have managed to stay away from fleet farm until later today, I have to go and meet the snap-on dealer in the parking lot, got a wish list that I need to get picked up. then Imight take the kids and go and browse the fishing section and look at my future purchases until mom comes home

Just do what I do then, get 3 of everything untill your out of dough

yeah that would be good until the wife say the final bill

Keep in mind if you add a swivel above your spoon, its more than likely going to show up on your flasher and annoy the $%*& out of you.

Derek we need to talk, it sounds like it is the little things in life that bother you

My anger management classes are really starting to urine me off.

starting?????

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My anger management classes are really starting to urine me off.

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Thanks, Derick, for a much needed chuckle.

Tim

I tie direct to the O-Ring. I have tried using swivels, snaps etc. I get the action I am looking for out of the spoon by doing so.

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I tie direct to the O-Ring. I have tried using swivels, snaps etc. I get the action I am looking for out of the spoon by doing so.

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Same here. I do not like to use extra hardware if I don’t have to.

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I tie direct to the O-Ring. I have tried using swivels, snaps etc. I get the action I am looking for out of the spoon by doing so.

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Same here. I do not like to use extra hardware if I don’t have to.

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I like to use the rapala knot. It also seems to help the action!!

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Plus…another reason to head to the store to get “supplies”

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OR another reason to get away from the baby
Congratulations by the way

I agree with Scott, a small split ring works for me BUT you know how much I icefish.

Ron

You might be right there…
and Thanks!

try a loop knot. I really like it for jigging lakers. gives a nice action to an otherwise good spoon on the fall instead of tying directly. Essentially it does the same as going to a much lighter line. If you’re already fishing 2lb line you may not see any difference, though you just might be suprised.