swivels

[Stoneman]

Ok guys, question! The question of swivels, how do you use them 5ft up, 1ft up?

I have heard on tiny jigs for pan fish they place the swivel at the end and connect the jig to it....and it in no way spooks the fish...in fact it spices up the jig if bright colored like gold or silver...what you think?? it would supply a flash and a weight to the jig, to get it down faster. and have you heard of swivel thread??

tks

stoneman

[slipperybob]

Anywhere you want to put it.

I've done just awesome sometimes with the swivel and snap right on the jig. Looks weird, but if the fish are biting it more than just jig alone, I'll keep doing that.

I don't do several feet maybe 3 feet at most, just because I don't like to bang swivel onto rod guides.

Even a splitshot sinker will attract those panfish at times. The swivel will do the same.

[Ed Carlson]

Try the tiny Sampo stainless steel bearing swivel, a size 10 or 12 I think...they are teeny tinny buggers, and they perform very well on the ice.

On a jigging rod that your are actively jigging they help beat line twist. Salmo Chubbys, flash spoons, Jigging Raps, flyers,....ect...all produce a lot of line twist and a good swivel helps a lot.

Set them far enough up so you can hook your jig to the hook hold and still not reel the swivel into the guide tip.

Bait sets on a float rig, set the swivel up 3' or whatever works for you. This will keep lively minnows from twisting up your rigs. Lots of anglers use heaver line down to the leader and swivel, then a lighter fluorocarbon line for the leader to be more stealthy. Fluorocarbon is less visible, and has better abrasion resistance, often a bit stiffer...good for leaders.