longline trolling ?

[crappie_dan]

Do you need to use a swivel above a jig when longlining?

[possumcop]

No

[lungbuster]

no, I just tie a loop knot and let'er go

[AtticaFish]

My 2 cents would be yes for sure!
I usually use a barrel swivel with 2' or so of leader to the jig. Don't like to use the swivels that clip to the lure. I do agree that most jigs (all but twist tails anyway) won't spin, but when you hook a crappie I have had them spin all the way to the boat! Depending on how much line you have out, that fish may give you trouble AFTER you catch him.

[blairarnold]

I never have used a swivel longline trolling jigs.

[Countryboy N.C.]

No

[Yodibuzz]

no

[sticksteer]

From the previous response's , I would say uhhhhh...no.

[yikess]

Loop knot.

[AtticaFish]

Just got my In-Fisherman mag and what do ya know, they have a little snip about this very thing.
Guess what....... they say no too. Ok ok, I'm gonna run some this summer without.
They did mention a trick I forgot about and have used before. If you do get twist in your line, take the lure off and let a bunch of line out behind the boat for a few minutes while trolling. It does work!