No Knots Quick Snaps pr Quick Swirl

  Use to 'bout 15 - 20 yrs ago most ov the time for Byrd fishin'. loved 'em but were a little hard to find 'round home.
 
 I used the No-Knots Fas Snaps Wilson-Allen Corp or maybe it was Norman's or something along those lines??
Since then I just spend the extra minute & tie the Palomar knot to the lure.
 
crappy

There a nothing wrong with a pain old snap. If I'm tying a Palomar to a lure I'll probably use 6-10"of line depending on lure size. I usually use a trilene knot to tie to a split ring of a lure (flouro). It does use less line to tie, with some practice but that's not why I use it.

 I had another brain fart again. The Norman Lures SPEED CLIPS are the ticket for you if you are after strong fightin' fishes. I always took the O Ring off the lure ( if they came with one from stock ) when using Normans. Still like to tie straight to the lure without any snaps for top water Byrd action. Helps to keep the lure from diving & less crap hangin' up on the nose ov the lure. The Speed clips weren't too bad if you defiantly want to take the short cut.
 
crappy

Beaver, there comes a time when you have to stop thinking about it and just make a decision.  I too fish 3-4 times a week but respool my reels every 2 to 3 YEARS.  Line twist is not an option for me and does not justify the expense of respooling twice a year.  I NEVER tie direct to lure or direct to hook.  Always have a swivel snap.  Can the fish see it?  Who knows.  All I know is that I catch plenty of fish, all with a swivel snap on: steelhead in the streams, trout in the streams, northerns with a steel leader attached, and just this passed week, numerous walleye on Reef Runners attached with a huge****snap because that's all I had in my box because I forgot to restock on some smaller ones.  And think about all the types of fish you catch while perch fishing with a big****crappie rig that for sure can be seen by the fish.  If you want to keep your line on for several seasons just go with the swivel snap.  They're not preventing you from catching fish.

I use the Kwik Klips ? (whichever brands looks like the letter R) for 90% of my fishing.  Always for panfish, steelhead and ice fishing and often for the others.  You do have to make sure they are strong enough for steelhead if you want to try them for that,  as some will break or bend right away. 
 
If I plan on using them for steelhead I will test them beforehand.  I just tie one to my line and use another long piece of heavy line threaded through the opening where the lure should go.  Jerk and pull as hard as you can to see if it will bend or break.  If I find a batch that is strong  enough I go buy more of the same and stock up for steelhead season.  The weaker ones are still ok for panfish etc.
 
They save a ton of time if you don't mind using them.  One thing I am lax on however is retieing them after a couple of fish.  Also occasionally a fish will manage to twist the hook or lure out of the klip but to me they are still worth using.

IMO, if they can see the snap, they can definitely see the big A treble hooks too. if your worried about visibility, just tie a few feet of flouro leader on the end of your main line and use the leader to retie new baits on. Should at least cut your main line loss from knots by like 75%. As you should be able to tie 4 or so baits per one leader knot.

Werd

I use a Palomar knot for almost anything. It may not be the correct knot for everything I use it for but it works for me. I even use it to tie on small hooks while fishing for panfish. I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to what knot is best for this or that. My only complaint is I use a lot of line with it. I also stink at tying any other knot. It may sound stupid but I have a hell of a time tying my line to my spools with an arbor knot. I know how to tie it. It just seems like my fingers don't do what I want them to do. As for the Quick Snaps or quick swivel, I think I am gonna try them just for the quickness in changing lures. I have never been a lure fisherman but, as I get older, I find myself wanting a little more challenge rather than just lobbing a crawler out there. I haven't fished in a month. It has been too hot lately. The weather is pretty nice now so I will be getting back out.

Thanks for the link to the video. I am definitely gonna try them. Saves a bunch of time and line.