I have Leader Grips, same idea as red snappers. I struggle with them. One thing that has helped is cutting the longer pieces down to half. It made them easier to handle. However, I still have trouble getting the backing loaded evenly across the leader. I don't know if it's the way I sewed the dowel pockets or my method for snapping the grips on. Thinking about switching to zippers. For me I think it's almost easier to just pin as I'm forever pulling off the leader grips to reposition them trying to get the backing loaded and in the end my hands are so sore when I'm done!