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    Posted: 28 Apr 2021 at 10:23am
Originally posted by hazmail hazmail wrote:

Been using these a lot especially on small (micro) Bream lures, they don't effect the action like normal lure clips (with a flat plate) do--They work well on larger lures too, never had one let go'
The down side is with the smaller ones you need a pair of needle pliers to attach/remove them. Big smile.



they look good pete i use a similiar style never had a drama with them.
where did you source those? i think i want some.
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WOW Pete they are small 
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Been using these a lot especially on small (micro) Bream lures, they don't effect the action like normal lure clips (with a flat plate) do--They work well on larger lures too, never had one let go'
The down side is with the smaller ones you need a pair of needle pliers to attach/remove them. Big smile.



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Thanks, Harte & HHBeer
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I’m starting to use those Mustads now. A bit hard to get at times up here. Because I’m left handed it has taken me quite a while to train myself into putting the lure on “ right handedly”. A couple of people on site would have seen me struggling with them. But they are very strong and once I got used to them, they are very easy.
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I have used the Mustad Fastach quite a lot in small and large sizes and found them very strong and reliable, only issues I have had with them is I have lost a couple of Hot Bite Spoons fishing in the dams.
When cast they have managed to twist in such away they come off the clip, much to the amusement of
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I have refined my use of clips. Stay away from the cheap ones though as if you trawl through my posts in “ luring Cooktown “ you will see that I’ve had a lot of failures.

If I’m chasing big fish, or expecting big fish I tie a loop knot or for very big fish I and using 80 pound plus leader I crimp the lure on.

But I also use terminal tackle to alter the characteristics of the lure. If I will change from trebles to singles on one or more hook hangers to make the lure more or less buoyant and how I want it to sit in the water. Sometimes I’ll use an oversized clip and huge swivel to dig the nose down more on a small lure or if fishing from a height.. I don’t trust clips, but the dearer ones are more reliable.
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Cheers, LucThumbs Up
I use small ones on soft plastics for flathead and they work well. I was wondering how the big ones go on larger lures for mackerel and the like.


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I use them a lot, both the straight clips and the ones with the swivel.

Haven't had any problems with them.

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Thoughts on Mustad Fastach clips? Mustad Ultra Point Quick Lock Fastach Snap Clip
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Speed clips for me because I can put them on and take them off in complete darkness with ease and never lost a fish on one...yet. For cod fly fishing I use the egg snaps (mostly) or high quality round snaps but have been using one of those snaps that Nicho linked to for a while. Tried some W snaps, but because I only catch huge fish (yeah right LOL), they kept pulling the ends closer together so they were easy to open.

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Good quality egg snaps for me for general lure casting, have had a bill norman clip half undo itself on a flathead(didn't lose the fish) so wont use them again. I find the hawaian clips a bit more cumbersome to use but they appear to be bulletproof, just not as easy to use as the egg snaps
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Fished a lot of clips in Brazil (since we were fishing wire on everything - the one time I couldnt be bothered tying on wire I lost one of Nicho's creations first cast...)
Caught some quite large fish on them and had a few bent/open while landing a fish but didn't lose any directly to clip failure. Actually had more issues with the trace wire in the premade rigs... Wont buy/trust those again...
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Nice barra there Lofty, Ive had a few clips open as well, but still landed the fish, it happens/
Id say you probably did close it properly. Its not uncommon for clips to open.
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I use clips all the time and this one was just about ready to let the Barra and lure go. I would say I didn't lock it off properly 
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Im afaid im one of the clipless ones, I change lures a fair bit, but I also usually takem4 rods rigged ready to go. I can tie a loop knot really quickly, and they never fail, and fhey dont effect the action of lures at all, I can also tie a new leader on pretty quickly, and often go through 2 to 3 on slow days.
I have used clips, and although I dont mind them, I prefer the loop of nylon.
Really good loop knot for those interested, is just amplain old uni knot, when you tighten it, just poke a finger in the loop and tighten both the knot, and give the tag a really good pull, I use my teeth. It dosnt lock 100%, But at worst, if it slips, it just pulls down like a regular uni, just have to re tie it if you get snagged or a better than average fish.....never ever failed, and I used it with all my cliants. I have seen cliants lose fish because of clips failing.
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I used Speed clips for years until I lost two lures at Leslie Dam while trolling for Yellas. It was an unfortunate combination of lure action, troll speed and angle of the line... Shocked The lure I was using had quite a pronounced wide sway and when all the factors lined up, the clip opened and the lure sank to the bottom!! Cry I didn't realise what had happened and put another lure on (the same type) and within 5 minutes, the same thing happened! Sadly both lures were sinking ones. I still use them occasionally, but only on lures with a tight action... Wink
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Originally posted by Mr_Willy Mr_Willy wrote:

Normans Speed Clips - never had one fail me on a fish...
I have, cost me a 50+cm Jack at Sandon and one of my last TD Minnows, up until then I loved them, once bitten Angry
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Thanks Jason


Originally posted by Nicho Nicho wrote:

Found the post you mentioned lionel....you can get them from david hinton...tackle unlimited.
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For breaming and applications where the weight of the clip can impede the lure's action, the little Japanese figure of 8 clips work well. Regards, Ken.
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I use clips for all freshwater lure fishing - use the high quality ones and throw them away if they become stretched. I don't use Norman clips because spinnerbaits work their way loose and fall off. The only time i don't use clips is dam fishing for big barra.
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For freshwater and estuary,Bill Norman Speed clips.

Most tackle shops stock them but,from the States is if course much cheaper.
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Found the post you mentioned lionel....you can get them from david hinton...tackle unlimited.
I will be there today...i will get a few and post up to you mate.
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I use clips on lures most of the time.
Sometimes I will use a loop knot in some applications.
Heavy duty Crosslock snaps as well as Speed Clips are excellent.
I use them for everything from PNG Bass,Sooty Grunter,Barra,GT and Queenfish with no problems.
I can't remember the last time I lost a fish to a snap opening.
If you use a snap directly onto a lure there is always the possibility you will one day loose a fish due to that.
If you do not want to risk loosing a fish from a snap opening then tie directly to it.
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Where can I purchase any of these clips


Originally posted by Nicho Nicho wrote:




Hi Gordon,
I always use a clip...........day or night.....this allows me to change lures regulary/quickly, to suit the occasion without wasting time.
most of my fishing is from kyak or bank, though i still use these clips trolling, or dropping baits offshore, i just put the hook to suit the occasion.
I do not believe there is an advantage to tying knots, nor does a suitably sized clip, change the action of a lure enough to be a problem.
Ive tested it all in a pool, and i do not see a difference that jumps out at me.
If a lure is placed in the zone, a clip will not stop the fishes natural instincts....which is too hit it.
If its a quality clip.......it will not fail.....the line will break first.
These clips are available from tackle unlimited, they are 20mm and 10mm.......
I use them on surface lures with no ill effect......though walk the dog lures i do do a knot.
my lures average 30mm to 50mm and i see no change in their action when using them, and they handle quality size fish......never had one let me down.
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I have changed over to the Norman speed clips a while ago...they are awesome.
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IVE been useing the bigger fly clips on small bass &bream lures works a treatClapClapClapClapClapBig smileBig smileregards bob
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Always use clips and like the expensive Japanese ones that have a plastic sleeve over the wire. Can't remember what they are called. Advantages of clips is that they give extra length to stop teeth, ease of changing lures. Loop knots for me just don't cut it and actually need to be regularly re tied as the friction of the eyelet moving actually weakens the loop. Occasionally I will tie direct to the eyelet for finicky trout but still find a fish does not get spooked by clips/snaps if its hungry and you present your lure in the right spot - as a friend of mine used to say - throw it in the fishes mouth son . . .

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Always use clips now because i tend to change lures a lot.
But only use the quality stuff. Have used some cheap clips and have lost some good fish and lures.
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those clips you posted up come in an ulta small for flyfishing too Nicho,they are very good.i'll use clips with some species of fish but not others for instance i'd use a loop knot for fussy fish like trout or Bream but i'll use a snap for bigger less fussy bruisers like Mackeral (has to be a strong clip nuff said) and flatties.lure size has some bearing on whether to use snaps too as a snap can make the lure look bigger in some circumstances
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Hawaiian's are excellent. I have been using them for years. BCF sell them but i have just started using ones made by Arafura Tackle. They seem to be as good but a bit cheaper.
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I have a few sizes in these. First introduced to them at Monduran, they called them Hawaiian's. If you study the configuration they should be bullet proof.  But with all clips I guess give it a bit of slack you don't know which way it's facing. Thanks fellers.

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Normans Speed Clips - never had one fail me on a fish...
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I use a loop knot but when using a clip it's one of these.
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