5pcs Longline Fishing Snap Clips Stainless Steel Floatline Tuna Clips Review

4.4 (165) Amazon rating$12.86

Our verdict

The 5pcs Longline Fishing Snap Clips cost $12.86 for five stainless steel pieces sized 3.5mm by 5.0 inches, backing a 4.4 star average across 165 reviews. At roughly $2.57 per clip it is the priciest per-piece option in this comparison, aimed squarely at trolling and longline setups rather than general tackle box restocking.

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Best for

Anglers rigging longline or trolling setups who need larger, purpose-built stainless steel snap clips sized 3.5mm by 5.0 inches, where fewer, sturdier connections matter more than a large bulk count.

Skip if

Skip it if you want a low cost per piece for general tackle box use. At $2.57 per clip across just 5 pieces, it costs far more per unit than the 50-piece or 100-piece bulk packs in this comparison.

  • Material stainless steel
  • Size 3.5mmx5.0inch-5pcs
  • Priced 43% above the category median ($8.99 across 84 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.3/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.4/5

    4.4 average across 165 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.6/5

    165 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

Longline and trolling rigs call for a different kind of hardware than the small barrel swivels used in everyday spinning setups, and that is the niche this 5-piece pack fills. At $12.86 for five stainless steel snap clips sized 3.5mm by 5.0 inches, the per-piece cost works out to about $2.57, well above the roughly 11 cents per swivel on the Alwonder pack or the 22 cents per piece on the AFW FWSS07B/50.

The 4.4 star average across 165 reviews is the lowest rating in this comparison set, trailing the Norman NMSK-50's 4.5 stars across 539 reviews, the Alwonder pack's 4.6 across 188, and the AFW FWSS07B/50's 4.8 across 621. Bought last month sits at 0, in contrast to the 50-plus and 100-plus monthly figures posted by several competitors here.

The stainless steel build and larger 3.5mm by 5.0 inch sizing suggest this is built for a specific job, floatline or longline tuna rigging, rather than general-purpose restocking. Anglers who need that specific format may find the price justified by the format alone, but those comparing on rating or per-piece value will find stronger numbers elsewhere in this lineup.

Pros

  • Stainless steel construction matches the material spec of the AFTCO FL1B and Norman NMSK-50
  • 3.5mm by 5.0 inch sizing targets a specific longline or floatline use case
  • 165 reviews is a reasonable sample size for a niche-format product
  • InStock availability with no backorder wait
  • Purpose-built format may suit anglers who specifically need larger snap clips over standard barrel swivels

Cons

  • 4.4 star average is the lowest rating among the swivels compared here
  • At roughly $2.57 per piece, it is the most expensive per-unit option in this comparison by a wide margin
  • Bought last month shows 0, unlike the 50-plus to 100-plus figures on several competing listings
  • Only 5 pieces per pack, far fewer than the 50 to 200 piece counts available elsewhere
  • No weight or line-strength rating listed, unlike the AFW FWSS07B/50's stated 180-pound test

Specifications

Materialstainless steel
Size3.5mmx5.0inch-5pcs

Performance notes

The 3.5mm by 5.0 inch stainless steel format is noticeably larger than the standard barrel or crane swivels in this comparison, which points to a longline or floatline trolling application rather than general spinning tackle. Stainless steel construction aligns it with the AFTCO FL1B and Norman NMSK-50 on material, though no line-strength or weight rating is listed, making it harder to judge load capacity the way the AFW FWSS07B/50's stated 180-pound rating allows. At just 5 pieces per pack, this is clearly meant for a setup that uses fewer, larger connection points rather than a tackle box stocked with dozens of small swivels. Buyers should confirm the exact snap-clip mechanism suits their trolling or longline rig before ordering, since the format differs meaningfully from the smaller swivels in this set.

What buyers say

A 4.4 star average across 165 reviews is the softest pattern in this comparison, sitting below the 4.5 to 4.8 range posted by the other four swivels reviewed alongside it. A review count in the low hundreds is enough to be meaningful, so the lower average likely reflects real mixed feedback rather than a small sample fluke. Combined with a bought-last-month figure of 0, the pattern suggests a niche product with steady historical interest but limited recent purchase momentum compared to the bulk swivel packs in this set. That is consistent with a specialty item bought occasionally by a smaller pool of longline and trolling anglers rather than a general tackle box staple.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the per-piece cost of these longline snap clips?

At $12.86 for 5 pieces, each clip costs about $2.57, making this the most expensive per-unit swivel option in this comparison, reflecting its larger, purpose-built format rather than a bulk tackle box pack.

Are these clips suited for longline or trolling rigs?

The 3.5mm by 5.0 inch stainless steel sizing points to a longline or floatline trolling application rather than everyday spinning tackle, where smaller barrel swivels like the Norman NMSK-50 are more common.

How does the 4.4 star rating compare to similar products?

It is the lowest average in this comparison set, below the 4.5 to 4.8 stars posted by the Norman NMSK-50, Alwonder pack, and AFW FWSS07B/50, though the 165-review sample is large enough to treat the rating as meaningful.

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