Swivels When do you use them?

[keeferfish]

Nope not me

[mdk_1234]

I never use snap swivels. But do use a barrel swivel about 18'' above large tube jigs when verticle fishing to help with line twist. Because sometimes if line twists it causes line to wrap around my rod tip .

what size/brand barrel swivel

[Foxy Jig]

I use them when trolling crankbaits, or sometimes I'll use a fluorocarbon leader when trolling jigs, but usually not

[mozingo1952]

I use braid , bead , swivel, leader. Several reasons , bead and swivel show up nice on livescope ,
Keeps the grandkids from reeling the fish up to the rod tip. I find I get lots of bites with the bead just above brushpile , and the jig
about 3 ft under.

MO

[FIN]

I use barrel swivels on pre-made 3 jig dropshot rigs. Then I stuff the rig in a small zip lock envelope. When I'm fishing I can quickly add easily change rigs without any hassle.

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[M R Dux]

Every time I drop a crankbait over the side, it will always have a #10 snap swivel ahead of the crank. It’s nothing to do with quick changes. It has everything to do with line twist on mono, flouro, or braid K9 line.


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[Yak Fish]

I run swivels between braid (15lb.) and a flurocarbon leader with a coastlock snap at the other end when pulling cranks or roadrunners. I keep pre-made leaders wrapped around small empty pill bottles, so if I need to replace or increase/decrease line test, it's quick and easy. The swivel helps fight line twist and it's easier for me to tie a palomar to connect the leader to the braid than tie an FG knot on the water.

Jim

[mdk_1234]

I use braid , bead , swivel, leader. Several reasons , bead and swivel show up nice on livescope ,
Keeps the grandkids from reeling the fish up to the rod tip. I find I get lots of bites with the bead just above brushpile , and the jig
about 3 ft under.

MO

What kind of leader do you run? How long is your leader thanks!

[happycaster58]

Snap swivels only when pulling cranks. Barrel swivel between braid and leader when sniping with single pole.

[mdk_1234]

Snap swivels only when pulling cranks. Barrel swivel between braid and leader when sniping with single pole.

how long of leader? Mono or fluro? what lb test thanks!