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Author:
Len D
Date:
Jun 12, 2012
Subject:
When to and when not to use swivels?
Message:
I've noticed that most crankbaits advise not using swivels and tyng directly to the ring on the lips instead. --Did I get that right? lol! But I have some types of spinners where the blade spins around on a clevis. It seems that if I directly tie onto this type of lure I'll get wicked line twist, so are these the types of lures I should use swivels on? --And, thanks for being patient with a retired rookie! --Len
Author:
mikey5string
Date:
Jun 12, 2012
Message:
Spinnerbaits dont spin, the blades spin on the wire arm. I tie those directly to the main line. They stay straight up and down in the water. Some plastics roll way more than anything else. Worms, especially if rigged crooked will roll and twist your line. I might use a swivel then a leader then tie direct to bait in a carolina rig or something like that. Drop shot rigs cause line twist if youre twitching the bait a lot, some people use a swivel with them again with a leader, or in the drop shot rig just the rig tied on. I rarely use swivels, I dont use many lures that cause line twist. I try to rig my plastics straight so they dont roll so I dont need a swivel.
Author:
MikeOkay
Date:
Jun 12, 2012
Message:
I've gotten into the habbit of just directly tieing everthing on. It seems to give some better control over the action of the bait in the water. Now i just have to figure out what that action is supposed to look like :lol:
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