trolling crankbait question
hello all, i have a question. iv'e started here recently learning to troll with bandit's. i'm really liking it. a lot of info i read on trolling talk's about using a leader. what is really the purpose of using a leader. is it correct to say basically all it is is a swivel tied above your lure 18 inche's or so. what is wrong with just tying the crankbait directly to the line. i use to throw crank's a lot using a swivel for bass and that was to help with line twist. i'm not sure what i'm using one for now. i still get line twist after awhile. to weight it down some if i wanna get deeper i will put a bullet worm weight above the swivel obviously to keep it from hugging against the crankbait...is that the correct way to weight a crankbait? i'm a little lost on the whole leader and swivel thing can someone help me understand a little more why there used or can you just tie the crank directly to your line with no swivel. thank's for the help all. appreciate it
jeff the crappieslayer
Last edited by KCMO CRAPPIESLAYER; 07-17-2008 at 09:38 PM.
why do today what you can put off til tomorrow, go fishing instead!!!