Swivel Connectors... or Not? A survey.
Pennsylvania Fishing
Oct 3, 2023 14:03:03 #
Coyote
Loc: Marysville,Ohio
Have always been a believer in swivels when trolling,better action from the lure and eliminates line twists
Oct 3, 2023 14:25:25 #
Oct 3, 2023 14:52:43 #
Montereyskipper
Loc: Ocean Springs Mississippi/Lacombe Louisi
Been using swivels for the past 20 years or so,and never had a problem. I fish mostly for reds, specks, and flounders, but have hooked up with 40+ drums, and sharks. In fact my 11.6 pound large mouth bass was caught with a swivel on the worm.
Oct 3, 2023 14:56:32 #
Gene Golden
Loc: Gettysburg PA
GLA wrote:
I use swivels frequently. Not always. Fish don't seem to care either way...
Since I was a kid, I wondered if they noticed that extra hardware.
I like hearing that they don't care 😊
Oct 3, 2023 16:35:18 #
Mikeldean
Loc: North Augusta SC
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Bottom left is the Norman speed clip.
They come w/o swivels 👍
They come w/o swivels 👍
Have seen speed clips for a lot of applications, but never on a swivel. Will have to check this out.
Oct 3, 2023 16:44:00 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Mikeldean wrote:
Have seen speed clips for a lot of applications, but never on a swivel. Will have to check this out.
Mike I figured since most snaps have swivels I'd try it on a speed clip since they hold well n are easier to open than some snaps.
👍
Oct 3, 2023 17:06:51 #
Oct 3, 2023 17:42:09 #
Kayakpaddle
Loc: Henderson, NV
Fredfish wrote:
As posted earlier, snapswivels are made for lures that spin, and will twist your line.
Snaps and quick connectors are made to allow rapid lure changes. I see no problem using either, in their proper places.
I'm a fan of Duo Lock snaps and use them 99% of the time..
No one here is in the position to judge another's preference. Use whatever you like, and enjoy yourself. 👍🏻
Snaps and quick connectors are made to allow rapid lure changes. I see no problem using either, in their proper places.
I'm a fan of Duo Lock snaps and use them 99% of the time..
No one here is in the position to judge another's preference. Use whatever you like, and enjoy yourself. 👍🏻
I agree with you Fred, to each their own!!
Oct 3, 2023 17:53:49 #
Oct 3, 2023 18:02:14 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
onecall2 wrote:
I use then All the time, mainly because my eyesight is poor
Easier to use on a windy day also 👍
Oct 3, 2023 18:32:50 #
Mikeldean
Loc: North Augusta SC
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Easier to use on a windy day also 👍
Also good to know, thanks
Oct 3, 2023 18:35:01 #
I use them on spinners like a Mepps but not on other lures. I do use a snap on almost all plugs and crank baits.
Oct 3, 2023 18:43:59 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Mikeldean wrote:
Also good to know, thanks
Try tying a knot on a windy day 👍
I tie everything on with the Palomar knot.
Line to line dbl uni.
Oct 3, 2023 22:28:26 #
RatherB.Fishn
Loc: Arizona
I use snap swivels most of the time. Until I know exactly what works best, and that may take a while. I’m sure it has some negative effect on presentation but I’m sure that having my bait in the water longer because I don’t have to keep re-tying proves out more productive. I’m not hesitant to change when I see or feel some reason to change. My fingers sometimes turn into thumbs anymore so this helps.
Oct 4, 2023 06:55:12 #
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