slider rig vs. snafu

[Togman316]

Thanks for all the input. I understand that the snafu can break as well but you don't have another hook rubbing on the leader. Also with the snafu....if one side breaks off the other hook is still snelled to a leader.

[Chris1129]

Try using Ande line instead of Sufix mono, From what I have been told and from my experience Sufix line breaks and chafes off way too easily.

[Capt. Lou]

Ditto on that Ande over Suffix !

[frugalfisherman]

This discussion called for a trip to the laboratory. Why choose? I'll try the slider/snafu on the J2 tomorrow.

[Blackfish Doug]

I have seen that slider rig j hook a fish on more then one time. I stick to one hook all these fancy rigs keep it simple. I have tried them with some success but I like 1 hook better.

[Joey Dah Fish]

Certainly the very good guys can catch even if they use a hanger as a hook

[gnuisance]

Don't let me fool you into thinking I know what I'm talking about but I use the slider with two different pieces of crab. I find it works better when they are scratching at the bait and stealing it. So you have to bring it up and replace it less often. The eye of the hook moving up and down on the leader will definitely weaken it over time. You can look at the mono and see the small strands fraying off