Gemini Link Clips

Overview

Gemini Genie Link Clips are compact stainless-steel connectors built for sea anglers who need a fast, secure way to join tackle without constant re-tying. Described by Gemini as its most popular clip, the G3002 is made from 1.2mm stainless-steel wire and measures approximately 24mm in length.

The simple open connection system lets rigs and leads be fitted and removed quickly, without operating a conventional snap or gate. Despite being compact, the wire construction is designed to offer good strength and corrosion resistance in the marine environment.

Each pack contains 15 Link Clips, matching the pack quantity confirmed by Gemini and stocked by major UK retailers including Angling Direct, TackleUK, Taskers, Stanford Tackle and Poingdestres.

Perfect For

These clips are ideal for anglers building their own shore-fishing rigs, including flapper rigs, clipped rigs, pulley rigs, Pulley Pennel rigs, single-hook rigs, match rigs, scratching rigs and general beach rigs.

They work at the top of a rig to connect the shock leader to the rig for fast rig changes during a session, or at the bottom to attach the sinker for quick lead changes when conditions such as tide, current, surf or casting distance change.

They're also useful for boat traces or other custom connections where a compact, detachable link is needed rather than a permanent knot.

Technical Insight

The 1.2mm stainless-steel wire is formed into a simple open link rather than a conventional snap or gate, keeping the component compact while avoiding the extra bulk of a snap swivel where rotation isn't required. This makes the G3002 a general-purpose connector rather than a specialised one — unlike the Gemini Rig Clip, it has no integrated bait-clipping section, and unlike the Swivel & Link Clip, it has no built-in swivel.

Stainless steel construction gives the clip corrosion resistance suited to saltwater use, though rinsing and drying rigs after significant exposure is still recommended. No verified breaking strain figure has been published by Gemini for the standard G3002, so none is stated here.