he Cox & Rawle Stainless Steel Coastlock Snaps (CR.A-CLS-BN) are a robust and highly secure type of quick-change clip, often favored for heavy-duty saltwater and predator fishing due to their reliability and strength.

Key Features and Purpose

• Type: Coastlock Snap (sometimes referred to as a Coastlock Hook Snap or Coastlock Swivel Snap when attached to a swivel). This snap features an elongated, tapered shape and a secure, spring-loaded wire gate that locks into a small bend or notch. This design is highly resistant to opening under load, sudden jerks, or impact.
• Material: 100% Stainless Steel (typically with a Black Nickel finish). The stainless steel construction provides maximum corrosion resistance, making them ideal for long-term use in demanding environments, particularly sea fishing.
• Function: They are designed to allow anglers to quickly and reliably swap large lures, jigs, rigs, or leads on a heavy leader. The Coastlock mechanism is generally considered more secure than a standard Interlock snap for high-stress applications.
• Application: These are heavy-duty components, popular for:
  • Boat Fishing/Trolling: Attaching lures or traces to the main line/leader.
  • Jigging/Heavy Lure Fishing: Connecting large jigs and metal lures for big species (e.g., cod, pollock, bass).
  • Big Game/Predator Fishing: Used where heavy breaking strains and maximum reliability are essential.

Common Sizes and Breaking Strains

Cox & Rawle offers a very wide range of sizes for their Coastlock Snaps, with breaking strains going up to very high levels for offshore and extreme applications.