Thread: Swivels?

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