Swivels

  • olso2063
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    January 18, 2015 at 2:07 pm #1499078

    What are your guys thoughts on small swivels for big baits like rippin raps and puppet minnows?

    joc
    Western and Central, NY
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    January 18, 2015 at 2:39 pm #1499089

    Why? I just tie a snap directly to end of my line or (fluorocarbon)leader and use that to attach the bait. Unless I’m perch fishing then I tie direct. Works for every bait I use. less hardware more natural is my reasoning. I only use the snap so I can change baits quickly.

    JD Winston
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    Chanhassen, MN
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    January 18, 2015 at 2:42 pm #1499091

    Supposedly reduces line twist when tied several feet above the lure. I do, then run a Florocarbon leader of several feet to a snap then the lure.

    olso2063
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    January 18, 2015 at 2:46 pm #1499092

    Thanks JD. I feel like I have an extreme paranoia of helicopter bait

    joc
    Western and Central, NY
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    January 18, 2015 at 2:47 pm #1499093

    Actually with that puppet minnows it might help after all, I can see your point.

    olso2063
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    January 18, 2015 at 3:10 pm #1499104

    Joc I just hate when you bring your lure outta the water it just spins sometimes. Can’t imagine a fish wanting to eat that if finicky. May just be over thinking.

    joc
    Western and Central, NY
    Posts: 440
    January 18, 2015 at 3:50 pm #1499115

    I may have hoof in mouth disease concerning baits like that puppet minnow and swivels. I’ve never used those type of baits. The jigging spoons I’ve used are not connected in the middle so they wouldn’t have that same spin issue.

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