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    Spinner/buzz baits

    Which do you prefer, an R bend wire or a twist bend?
    I like the versatility of the twist myself. It keeps the knot and line where it should be.

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    I use the R bend exclusively.....I've lost too many fish when the line gets pinched in the twist.

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    R bend for the same reasons as above. I have very little issue with the knot getting out of place. I tie a Palomar 90% of the time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RazorCat View Post
    R bend for the same reasons as above. I have very little issue with the knot getting out of place. I tie a Palomar 90% of the time.
    This for me also.

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    R bend is all that I use.

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    Prefer R bend....

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    R Bend for me.

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    R Bend


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    R bend.
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    R bend.

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    Either works for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by RazorCat View Post
    R bend for the same reasons as above. I have very little issue with the knot getting out of place. I tie a Palomar 90% of the time.
    Same here.

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    Pretty much R bend. Not that I insist, but the baits I like are that style. I did buy a pack of split rings to try the trick some use to keep the wire from flexing. I've never broken a wire. Also don't fish a spinnerbait a lot anymore. Do like throwing them.
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    R bend all day long.

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    R bend on days that end in "y"

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    Quote Originally Posted by RANGER487 View Post
    This for me also.
    Agree 100%

    If you insist on tying a knot that won't hold. You can put on an "O" ring or tiny rubber band over the bend prior to tying. problem solved

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    R bend

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    R bend. I have had spinnerbaits break at the R bend but still like the R over the twisted wire.

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    R bend.......cut a small piece of plastic tube and put it on the bend then tie on line.