TOP SWIVELS FOR ELITE PERFORMANCE !
There are many applications for swivels in saltwater fishing , but when it comes to inshore fishing I ’ ve been finding the best results them except when using lures that are prone to twisting line or offshore fishing when you have a bait that is twisting .
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PROPER USE OF SWIVELS FOR FISHING
Function
Fishermen use swivels to provide a point between the main fishing line and the terminal tackle that will prevent any spinning movement of the tackle from twisting the main line . Swivels are also used to attach multiple pieces of tackle to a main line , such as connecting both a leader and hook and another separate line with a sinker .
Proper Use
Use only as many swivels as are absolutely required . Fewer swivels means fewer weak points introduced into your fishing line . Most rigs require only one swivel to act as the connecting point between the rig in the main fishing line . Use a swivel that is properly sized for the fishing line you are using and the type of fish you plan to catch . Harder fighting fish or larger species obviously require a more substantial swivel . Use the best possible swivel you can afford .
Benefits
Increased line twist in the main fishing line can make it difficult to cast or retrieve and can even stress the line to the breaking point . Swivels provide an axis point that allows leaders or rigs to spin , yet keeps the main line still . This reduces the amount of twist . Swivels with snaps also make it easier to change out lures , leaders and other fishing rigs . Both snap swivels and three-way swivels allow two separate lines to be connected to a mainline .
Disadvantages
Swivels , especially those with snaps , introduce weak points that can bend , break and fail , particularly under the strain of a fighting fish . Also , adding a requires two extra tie points . These knots introduce still more weakness in the line . Finally , swivels do not completely eliminate line twist . Eventually , the angler must play out the line without any tackle and untwist it , regardless of whether or not a swivel was used .