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Rompin · Swivels, Snaps & Split Rings
Rompin Fly Fishing Snap Pins, 100-Piece Pack, Black Nickel, 3 Sizes
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Quick take
Quick-change fly snaps in three sizes that allow switching flies and lures without retying or breaking down your tippet.
This is a pack of 100 carbon steel fly snaps from Rompin in a black nickel finish, in the small 5mm size. A snap like this lets you clip a fly or lure on and swap it without retying, which saves time when you change patterns often. It suits fly anglers who want a deep supply of small connectors for their boxes.
Best for
- Fly anglers who switch flies frequently to match changing conditions
- Experimenting with multiple patterns in a single fishing session
- Changing from dry flies to nymphs or streamers quickly
Skip if
- You prefer knot-to-fly connections for direct line contact
- You fish heavy saltwater where snaps can bend under load
Strengths
- Three sizes accommodate most fly hook eyes and lure loops
- Carbon steel is rust-resistant even in freshwater streams
- Quick-change design saves time retying multiple flies
Trade-offs
- Snap may open or bend under the strain of large fish
- Small size snaps can catch tippet if not careful when switching
- 7 lb test rating limits use to light tippet and small flies
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | fly snap connector |
|---|---|
| Count | 100 pieces |
| Sizes | Small (5 mm), Medium (8 mm), Large (11 mm) |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Width | 2 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm |
| Test | Approximately 7 lb |
| Color | Black nickel |
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