Swivels?

**TeamAdcraft** · 06-18-2007, 03:21 PM

I always listened to the critics on swivels also. But I landed this hog on a Mini Swivel.

So much for scaring this Hog away.
1/32 orange head hook with a 2" riverside charteuse jig.

**shipahoy41** · 06-24-2007, 09:16 AM

Tie directly to your lure. Your "Hook up" rate will definitely increase. It seems as if there is more sensitiiivity without swivels.

old ship

**DrPerf** · 06-27-2007, 12:46 AM

It appears the main objection to using a swivel is connecting the lure directly to the swivel and the potential behavior of the lure because of that direct connection as well as the possible visibility of the swivel next to the lure. The technique I use eliminates both issues and I can switch lures more rapidly than anyone can tie a lure to a main line with an acceptable knot.

My main line is terminated with a "size 12" barrel swivel with a lock snap. I have tied a 1.5-2 foot fluorocarbon leader to each of my lures ("double surgeon's loop" for attachment to the swivel and "improved clinch" knot attaching the lure). Even with my 'older' eyes, I can unhook one lure from the swivel and hook a different lure to the swivel via the leader faster than anyone could tie the second lure to the main line.

The result is that the lure 'behaves' as if it is attached to the main line rather than a metal swivel because it is attached to a fluorocarbon leader rather than the swivel. The swivel is small and far enough away from the lure that the swivel's visibility should not be an issue.

The final result has been catching fish as often as when I directly tied the lures to the main line. But, with this configuration, I can change lures rapidly with no 'muttering' and 'swearing', which often occurs when attempting to tie a lure in the rain and/or wind :p.

Attached is picture of the configuration with each component (swivel with lock snap, leader, and jig) visible. The jig is one of Skip's (Crystal Antron Chenille; red/red/fl. yellow, I believe), which I will be 'hunting' with tomorrow evening :D

Regards,

Doc

**deathb4disco** · 06-27-2007, 08:06 AM

Doc,

That's a good idea. How do you store your jigs with the flouro leader? Wrapped around something? Or on some type of peg board?

That's a nice looking rod. Are those REC guides?

**erichkopp** · 06-27-2007, 12:03 PM

DrPerf, that seems to be a real good system. Quick and easy. How do you store all your lures with the leader so long though? It seems like that could be a hassle unless you've got a special way of organizing everything. I may have to try that myself.

**DrPerf** · 06-27-2007, 03:01 PM

"deathb4disco" (I love the username, but it is a little extreme :p) and "erichkopp":

I store the jigs in a plastic bag, generally two jigs per bag. The leader is typically wrapped (loosely) around the area between the jig and the body. My experiments has shown that technique does not harm the body of the jig and the leader "straightens out" fairly rapidly after attachment to the swivel and 'hitting' the water. Attached are a couple of pictures.

"deathb4disco": The rod is the G.Loomis DSR820SGLX Drop-Shot. It was a 'bear' to get due to the shortage of good cork. I had it on order for almost a month before it arrived last Wednesday. I have only fished with it once since then, but it is pretty amazing. The rod uses Recoil guides. Below is a link to a TackleTour review, of the rod. The review primarily addresses the rod's use for drop-shot fishing, but I am using it initially for crappie and the occasional bass and catfish that I catch.

TackleTour review

Regards,

Doc

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