Others are just not aware of the advantages of snaps, or they think that because a split ring was installed at the factory, that s the way things are supposed to be. Speed is what makes you an efficient angler in wind, current and other fishing situations. Quick lure changes dominate other considerations on the water. To change lure color or size when using a split ring, you must retie each time and cut the line twice. A snap allows changes in seconds, or by the time you finish this sentence.
Snaps are far superior to split rings when it comes to tuning a lure.
The thick, double-wire loop of the split ring is a tuning nightmare, and it forces the pliers away from the line tie, often causing distorted, bent or twisted line ties. A snap lies flat in most cases and lets you get the pliers right down to the base of the line tie a major advantage. Snaps do not have a groove or split area to catch on the line tie like split rings. The ones we use on our TimberTigers have a round end and give the absolute best lure action. Never use a swivel with a snap.