Snap vs Snap Swivel for Lures Which Connection Fits?

The seven lure setups below show three connections: a plain snap, a snap swivel, and a direct tie. Follow each line to the lure’s attachment eye to see how the parts fit together.

What is the difference between a snap, a snap swivel, and a direct tie?

A snap is a wire clip that opens and closes to connect line to a lure. A snap swivel adds a rotating swivel ahead of that clip. A direct tie connects the line to the lure’s attachment eye without either connector. The difference is the hardware between the line and lure.

Which connection does each lure setup use?

The pencil bait, jerkbait, walking bait, and lipless crankbait use plain snaps in these setups. The metal jig and spoon use snap swivels, while the jig head ties directly to the line. The table below matches each lure to its connection and attachment point.

How do pencil baits, jerkbaits, and walking baits connect?

The pencil bait, jerkbait, and walking bait each use a plain wire snap at the front of the lure. The line attaches to one end of the snap, and the snap passes through the front line-tie eye. These three arrangements contain no swivel.

Where does the snap attach on a lipless crankbait?

The lipless crankbait uses a plain snap at the line-tie eye on its back. That position sets it apart from the front connections on the pencil bait, jerkbait, and walking bait. The snap clips to that upper eye, while the belly and tail eyes carry the hooks.

How do the metal jig and spoon connect to a snap swivel?

The metal-jig and spoon setups place a barrel swivel ahead of a wire snap. The line attaches to the swivel’s free eye, the swivel links to the snap, and the snap passes through the lure’s front attachment eye. Both arrangements follow the same sequence: line, swivel, snap, and lure.

How does the jig-head setup connect to the line?

In the jig-head setup, the line attaches directly to the small eye on top of the round jig head. The orange paddle-tail soft plastic sits on the jig’s single hook, with the hook point facing upward. No snap or swivel sits between the line and the jig head’s attachment eye.