All the PROs use this 1 Crankbait Trick

[@hotwillz78]

That brand is stout too! Caught an enormous freshwater drum last year, clip held up just fine.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

What is even crazier when I was younger This is exactly how I would fish and then as I got older and people started looking at me like I was effing crazy I stopped but now people like you make it part of the norm and I am all right with that

[@mikeybalzz]

Yeah right I don't know about you but I used to catch bass with a metal leader tied on LOL

[@07slowbalt]

Thats a good tip thanks bruh!

[@ernestlangley8161]

Thank you! Grapping some this weekend

[@paulconder26]

Been using them for longer than most have been alive.

[@medeiros3610]

Rolling with that since the late 80’s 😂 I can confirm it works. 👍

[@MichaelGile19]

True dat! Just something to remember, you will lose a couple feet on your dive not being tight on the bill.

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Disagree. The snap is on the same plane as the line would be if it were direct tied. Depth is dictated (among many factors), by where the line tie is attached to the lip. This is no different than a split ring. Theoretically, you should be able to stack split ring after slpit ring, multiple snaps, and even a swivel or two, without affecting depth because of not being tight to the eye. However the weight of all that hardware would affect depth VERY VERY SLIGHTLY, say a couple of inches or so. If you still are convinced, simply remove the split ring on the crankbait, that will bring your not about 1/4” closer to the lip. I’ve never had any negative effects of fishing snaps other than them picking up tree pollen and a little extra trash occasionally, but that’s trivial.

[@MichaelGile19]

@bradleyrussell902 thats fine. Ive ran pool tests with swivels and split rings, it changes depending on the angles. whatever gives you more incline on your bill is going to determine its dive rate. I ran it on 9 different brands, on 7 of 9, being on the bill gave reduce action but a deeper dive. Whatever you wanna make of that feel free

[@TravisTheSavage]

You can literally change the depth by moving your rod up or down.

[@chriscrashfpv]

vmc also has a wide gap clip that accentuates the action of the bait as well as makes for an easier use with big fumbling fingers

[@whothegoofball4838]

People think I'm crazy for using clips. Then you see them over there rigging loop knots lol. A clip is the best loop knot I say.

[@whothegoofball4838]

Yes I use them for salt water too. But make sure that they are large enough for what you're fishing for. I always try to go as small as possible. But that can be a problem if you hook a tarpon, or a 40" snook. I have had them straighten them out before, thinking that I was just fishing for speckled sea trout. Then a 35 lb tarpon is launching out of the water only to break me off at the clip. Lol.. One of the only times I wish I just took the time to tie a loop knot, or just used a larger snap swivel. Uuggghhh

[@1221Ralph]

I use clips but I remove the split rings

[@whothegoofball4838]

@@1221Ralph yes, no need for split rings if you're using a snap swivel.

[@mitchellrose6865]

They are fishing snobs. The fish dont give a shit about a clip or no clip. The action of the lure is the same in almost every case. I have tested this. Clip is better for convenience.

[@robertritter8444]

@@mitchellrose6865lol no you haven’t

[@user-xq3wz2zp3u]

definitely great for experimenting depth and bait profile and saving line.

[@WanderingBass]

Nice. Thanks for the tip brother.

[@zhiqiangchen2836]

Wow, great fishing tip from tennis great Andre Agassi!!

[@basssolutionsoutdoors3856]

Always use clips! Good tip bro

[@shootincoyotes]

Do you take off the split ring that commonly comes on the crankbait? Doesn't the extra bulk and weight affect the crankbait performance?

[@clintyeetswood]

i was always told using a swivel on most lures greatly effects the action in the water

[@chrischrist7982]

Great video

[@TavaresBaptista]

I use always Snap in my MD Crankbait and DD Crankbait 😉👍🏻

[@vladimirrienas5546]

Monster bass has the coolest clothing designs that shirt and the dead hat are sick

[@kiw-yb4vb]

Finally i see someone using this trick!!

[@malachimiller8556]

ive had bassers tell me to cut my liters loose and tie directly... now that ive seen this ima just keep using my liter. Just like you said its easier, faster, and gives more motion

[@davida4719]

Nice! What size clip do you recommend? Most fishing shallow

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Norman Speed clips work great too.

[@snooketcher]

They are awesome, I even use the large one for saltwater!

[@jax9224]

What brand is it? I have had a few different ones fail on me so I use a split ring but I love the clip and ease of use but it’s just hard to trust

[@AngryOtter614]

VMC makes good snaps, use them for almost everything.

[@AgnesFML]

Ive always been taught to use a clip with a swivel, never understood why people don't like them, there are no downsides at all and you save so much line

[@mynameisntryan88]

This is how my grandpa fished. He did it so he wouldn't have to re-tie so much when we went fishing. I just always did it as it made changing lures so much faster

[@johnschauder]

I listened to you and started fishing with clips on my crank baits about 4 months ago and I’ve had my best cranking summer ever. Thanks for the tip.

[@AndyOutdoorsChannel]

Get rid of all the split rings and if you have a dedicated crankbait rod, use a TA clip(tactical anglers clip 25lb size) they make switching baits way easier and plus it will work for your other applications.

[@MrNotCreative]

Where can you get them? Share link!

[@JohnnyPantoja-pz5hb]

Learned it from your other video 👌

[@thaubhmoob7691]

Yup! Just don't start a chain link with the o-rings and swivels 😂

[@ericschnuphase852]

What tyoe of knot would you recommend to tie on it.

[@mattramsey5080]

Does the clip help protect your knot from damage by adding extra distance from the eye?

[@ChorizoPig2]

TA clip works like a champ with deep cranks.

[@brnowak_fishing]

Do you clip to the split ring or just the O at the front of the bait? Or does it not really matter?

[@peter9011]

If I’m using lures I always use a swivel & clip saves getting twisted lines, quick changes on the move. Didn’t realise it wasn’t standard

[@Fortniteboysies123]

How do you like unhatch the part of the clip

[@JadedVibes]

Can I use this for regular hooks as well, or will the clip be too exposed in that scenario and scare the fish?

[@bryceybasses]

Mikey. I have no idea when and where to use a crank. (Bank fisherman 😢) will you do a vid on when where why to use it?

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

Anywhere. Square bills or shallow cranks shallow water deep cranks for deep water If you really wanna get bit use a deep crank in shallow water and stir all that stuff on the bottom up

[@benbjamun2129]

My man, bank fisherman here as well. Throw the crank! It gets bit! Outside weeds, over grass, over rocks, around wood.

[@somethin_cool493]

I can confirm that deep diving cranks in shallow water get hammered by fish. If you're not burning the beak off your crank bait by dragging it across the bottom then you're not doing it right.

[@roberttownsend6067]

Should you cut off the split rings or leave them on?

[@DownYanderOutdoors]

Luke Rockhold really has changed since retirement

[@nathanialbroadway2719]

Lmao 😂

[@nathanialbroadway2719]

At least he’s become a fisherman, now he might be better at fighting fish ! 😂😂

[@hillbillytarzan]

Haven’t left home without them for many years.

[@codygreene1650]

Bet bro I was using the clips but mine are small asf I'm going bigger for more movement theory sounds good

[@fuzzrobinson9485]

Thanks bro

[@mattthomen1608]

Clips are the deal mang...! 💥🎣🤙🤠 go MBRF 💥 🎣 🤙

[@team3d180]

Huh. I like those clips, what style is that? Ones i get have a barrel swivel and they're nice but i feel the weights a but much on small lures.

[@mikeybalzz]

The Owner all welded bit.ly/2GpbbyI

[@dickiehoskins9835]

What size snap do you use

[@topwatertrl]

VMC crankbait snaps work best IMHO. Size 00 rated 30# for small crankbaits, size 0 for medium crankbaits and size 1 for big deep crankbaits, whopper ploppers, ect. Also, you don't need the split ring if you use a clip. I don't have a split ring on any of my crankbaits. You get the same action and reduce catching grass, ect. Thanks! Great tip Mikey!!

[@mikeybalzz]

Agree with you almost 100% only critique is I have played with removing the snaps and what ends up happening is it actually makes the crankbait run untrue from time to time because the process of removing the snaps bends that little eye just my personal experience that's why I leave them on there plus I think it adds a little bit of clanging noise

[@dirtier2]

I use clips on almost all of my setups.

[@michaelrounds5379]

Let's gooooo bruh I have clips on all my rods. So good

[@matthewotis3594]

Gives better action for sure

[@timothyclark7276]

Try a VMC crankbait snap. They are a game changer.

[@blindbasser]

Back in the day , like 80s the pros were saying not to use a clip as it affect action and depth of crank bait !

[@calebpartenheimer7636]

I talked myself into getting a few cheap lures last week to try for channel cats. I have never used lures before and I will be using this method to start. I was watching a guy use a lure in a video yesterday and he tied a knot to the lure everytime. I was like........ NO!!!!!!!!!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Been using clips since 1992!!!! Never had a single one to open by itself, so ignore rumors. VMC makes a really good one that you don’t need pliers to open. Norman makes a handy one as well. Mustad has the most popular style, but requires pliers to open.

[@nicklausb]

Shoot! That's counterintuitive. I would think that it's adding extra unnecessary tackle for the fish to see. Huh. But I'll try it.

[@NeonKue]

I guess the fish can’t see the metal hooks, plastic bill, and rubber tail trailers lol

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I agree 100% with this tip! Only downside is you need to watch your line in case it gets damaged but even that doesn’t bother me much. I use squarebills mostly anyways so this is a really good tip

[@NeonKue]

You should be watching for any frays and damage to your line regardless if tied to a clip or not lol I still retie when I see or feel a defect in my line with a snap swivel.

[@NickWitkowskiFishing]

Nothin like being "HOT AS BALLS!"

[@mikeybalzz]

🤣

[@NickWitkowskiFishing]

@@mikeybalzz lol

[@misterbulger]

Maybe on larger baits...

[@helotaxi]

Still need to check your line and retie on the regular. Works if you're looking for the "right" bait and swapping a bunch, but once you've found "the one" for the day, just tie to the split ring.

[@calebz1448]

*once you've found "the one" for the day just tie a loop knot straight to the line tie eye. Easiest knot to tie if you ask me and without the cost or hassle of hardware has the same action. Keeps your line from getting nicked on unnecessary hardware and brings the knot away from the bait/trebles for ease of tie

[@e.1228]

Indeed 🤟

[@moop1981]

When did people start calling snaps clips. I must have missed that memo. Good tip though. As long as the “snap” does not change the action of the lure. Way more efficient

[@tylerfish6206]

What about the snap and swivel all in one supposedly it give way better action and helps fraying line: any thoughts

[@pain_weaver]

Only if its a certain type. The cheap snap swivels are garbage the ones where it goes in line with the other part of the snap. Has that little fold of metal it sets into. Those will guarantee lost fish they will bend out and hook+ fish go bye bye

[@jonnythefisherman420]

I choose to keep my lure thanks

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Owner bug eye lures are cracking lures I use them for parch trout pike fishing in Ireland..

[@Hunteralan12]

Bro that is so smart I’m gonna do that for now on

[@Tommyluu809]

Damn why I didn’t think of that lol

[@CocoBeanFPV]

I figure knots are the weak point a lot of times so it's better to have a fresh one more frequently vs having the same knot on your clip taking abuse over and over.

[@Deltaforce650]

Clip destorys some actions on the baits

[@LightSpinAngler]

Only in dark stained otherwise rapala knot or existing split ring

[@mikeybalzz]

I don't know I'm doing it in 5 to 6 ft visibility

[@Sigma_meister]

I caught a 6 pounder today which is my pb and huge considering I live up north and there’s probably only a couple bass that weigh over 15 pounds

[@1BITE1DREAM]

The ole o ring 🤣

[@user-wm5pr6js7t]

Jus a little tip on dealing with the heat, dont wear a black shirt that is 2 sizes too small ... on the other hand crankbaits are killing it at the lakes right meow

[@mikeybalzz]

🤣 well played

[@19DannyBoy65]

b-b-b-b-but I thought clips ruin the action !1!1!!!1

[@clyderussell6005]

Always use a snap

[@gardyian2258]

I do the same thing too

[@XxNiteStockerxX]

I thought you were supposed to remove the split ring. Pain in the butt so I haven’t done it lol

[@mitchellrose6865]

This is all fishing snobbery. The fish don't care about a split ring and the action is the same with or without. You are fine with what you're doing my friend.

[@trumpking4874]

These have been around for a long time

[@MrAwesomeSaucem]

Literally never caught a single bass on a deep diving crank with treble hooks. Always jigs frogs soft plastics and spinners. Anybody know why this is? Hard treble cranks seem good for catching weeds and not much else. Is it the type of water I’m fishing in???

[@ThomasShue]

Snap swivel is the only way

[@mikebanks6704]

How do you tie a loop knot? I want to learn for tying them on my jerkbaits

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

Tie a San Diego jam. Never slips never breaks. Tie a loop around your finger bring the tag end down wrap it around the line 7 times then back through the loop you made with your finger. Simple never slips all the best bass fisherman on planet earth use it

[@BassBashin]

Only thing I don’t like about them is it adds weight to the front

[@robertlane370]

That's beneficial. Dives deeper and bangs off cover better

[@BassBashin]

For me it just catches more grass in the clip lol. And it just depends. The water I’m fishing most of the time is only 4 feet deep with tall milfoil grass

[@drharemza]

What size snap are you using?

[@mikeybalzz]

I believe they are the 66 lb rated ones

[@drharemza]

Thanks

[@jesseboyden3119]

I fought using clips forever but fuckit I'm doing it this year. U don't pull on em hard enough with cranks to open the snap anyway

[@Plee92]

Been doing this for a couple of years now. I take the split right off when I can get away with it

[@steve4321able]

Kevin VanDamn said this 20 years ago

[@TokyoNightGirl-fk4cn]

💞Wow💛💗💗💗💗💗💗💛

[@NeonKue]

I’ve always used clips for those one pole quick switch fishing days. All my hardcore by-the-book angler friends ridiculed me for years cus its not what they learned traditionally. Now with more pros doing it, they’ll start to do it and act like it’s normal 😂

[@IAmTheOriginalDan]

But they don't. Snaps are lazy and only useful in certain apli

[@NeonKue]

@@IAmTheOriginalDanCall it lazy, I call it convenience that saves time, line, and lure twists. I still catch monster Bass on it whether I’m cranking, jerking, or finessing baits 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@IAmTheOriginalDan]

@@NeonKue it doesn't save line if you tie your knots right you should be using about 6 in of line and if you're fishing your lures right you're going to need to retie more amateurs lose fish because they keep changing their lure on a snap not retain not even noticing that they've got freight line also the presentation is completely wrong when you are on a crank you do not have that instant reaction you're using it not the way it was intended or designed and in clear bodies of water it stands out like an eyesore no matter what your Technique when you approach a body of water you should know the bait fish in it and what they're chasing what colors are patterns you're going to throw for it there's not much more to it if you have to change baits 20 times because you don't know what the bass are eating you need to do your research first

[@NeonKue]

@@IAmTheOriginalDan​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠Look condescending Dan, I’ve been using snaps for years and caught plenty of Bass, Walleye, Trout, and Salmon on them in all sizes and I don’t plan to stop. You’re giving fish way too much credit with all your camouflage maneuvers when they reaction strike anything that moves. If a fish is willing to hit a piece of plastic with metal hooks and blades, I’m pretty sure a metal snap is the least of worries with presentation. About line saving, I’m talking in terms of switching out lures where I miss a topwater strike then switch out to a slow sink worm to throw them off guard and get them back. Maybe I want to test a new lure I just got or perhaps want to find a new color pattern. With constant reties, you can lose a lot of line clipping off tag ends along with abrasion from underwater structures. 1-2 snap and I can switch out for any lure instead of having to bring out my pliers and waste time retying every lure. Every second counts in fishing and if I only have 1 pole, I’m making the best of it. How can you argue it when I still catch all kinds of fish on snaps? Lol

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

Dude looks like he's not allowed around local elementary schools 😂

[@mikeybalzz]

Or playgrounds 🛝

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

@@mikeybalzz 😂

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

@@mikeybalzz glad you can take a joke brother people these days have no personality or sense of humor 😂

[@sorensoneric83]

Bess guys are always afraid of using clips for some reason

[@WillSelbyKayakFishing]

These have been around forever and everyone uses them I thought.

[@finnafishfl]

Take your split rings off if youre gonna run a clip

[@jessebrock7574]

What size clip are you using for those d diving Crank

[@mikeybalzz]

bit.ly/2GpbbyI I run the 60

[@jessebrock7574]

Thanks Mikey I'm a huge fan. You put out awesome content.

[@mikeybalzz]

@@jessebrock7574 thanks bro!!! appreciate you hanging out!

[@rayfernandez5949]

I dont use clips because i throw the right crankbait .

[@Mr-Eleven]

Good thing I tie palomar knots. My gross sweaty hands will help keep the line wet 😂

[@mikeybalzz]

🤣

[@glennwhite5187]

Knots fail,retie regularly!!! Hot or not that next fish might be the one of a lifetime!!!

[@fishnrepeat]

Mikey! I listened LAST TIME you said this. I dont use barrel swivels BECAUSE of you. That and they are shit quality anymore...but that's another story.

[@LinkyLink1]

Not if your fishing in weedy areas the clip will bend and break before your braided line

[@NeonKue]

You’re likely using too small of a clip then. I fish 65lb braid with a snap swivel and never had one break on a fish, only in bad snags.

[@travistweedle9674]

The pros I watch re-tie their knots after catching a fish. But yeh those things are convenient if you aren't fishing for $100K.

[@martymooney8099]

What clip is that Mr Mike?

[@fishinginpuddles]

Owner All Welded Clip.

[@martymooney8099]

@@fishinginpuddles thank you do you know what size

[@fishinginpuddles]

@@martymooney8099 the bigger one I guess lol. I’m not sure cause I don’t use them.

[@martymooney8099]

@@fishinginpuddles I think you're right lol I'll just order the bigger size

[@mikeybalzz]

bit.ly/2GpbbyI 60 lbs