Lure that wouldnt stop spinning.

[Coldwater Crappie Guy]

I know I have seen some conversation on here about this problem but cant seem to find it on here..

I was out this weekend fishing and I was using a Chubby Darter...When I would stop jigging it and look at the lure it was spining like crazy...Can anyone recommend on how I can avoid that happening? I had it tied right to the mono line I was using...

Thanks in advance.

[blue_healer_guy]

Downsize or change your line.

[LOWBill]

You could add a swivel about 18in. above the lure

[toughguy]

add a swivel about 1.5 ft up the line. All the jigging action winds up the line. Without a swivel it has no way to release other than swinging back the other way.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Tie a small swivel about 18" up your line.

[castmaster]

In case it hasnt already been mentioned....tie a small swivel up about 18" on your line.

[buzbunni]

Tying on a small swivel upline of your lure will help to reduce the line twist that you are experiencing.

I generally place the swivel around 18" up from the lure, but that's just me.

[toughguy]

Don't listen to them. My advise of 1.5 ft is the correct distance.

[Coldwater Crappie Guy]

Thanks! I am going to gamble and try the 18 inches aboive the lure trick!

[TruthWalleyes]

I did this last year with heavier line...and it doesn't really work (Maybe it wasn't 1.5' )

So, i'd say go with lighter line, and a swivel 18 inches from your darter!

[rodmoen]

here is a question for those of you having luck with swivels. I have had the same problem with line any where from 1-4 lbs, and jigs from tear drop tiny to big jiggin raps, i have tried a number of smaller swivels and i still get the twist most of the time. Is there a brand or style of swivel that performs the best for this application?? Any help appreciated.

[ozzie]

better quality line and every once in a while stretch the line to remove the line twists if they happen or a swivel if your into that type of thing.............

[CHEX1982]

Type and brand of swivel does matter. Spro power swivels is all I ever use. When I use a #10 swivel with my tiny Northland bloodworm jigs I get significantly less line twist while reeling up and almost zero twist when jigging. For the darters and spoons I use #8 power swivel with hyper snap. Try it and you'll never fish without a swivel again.

[BartmanMN]

I use the tiny SPRO swivels as well. I like that they are so small that I can reel them right through the guides.

[toughguy]

I use the tiny SPRO swivels as well. I like that they are so small that I can reel them right through the guides.

Good point on keeping them small. If the swivel is too big to fit through the first guide I'll wrap the excess line around (behind) the reel and hook it to another guide going the other direction. But I use 1.5 ft of leader not 18 in.

[slipperybob]

A swivel will help. Depending on how bad the twisting is, maybe a swivel threaded onto the lure and one on the line 12-18 inches will work like wonder for it. I personally use baitcasting reels so all I need is a swivel threaded onto the lure.

[quijibo]

I like the swivel idea too, but how far up the line should I put it?

[jBohmer]

Did anyone mention trying a swivel, say about a 1.5 feet up from the lure. If that does not work I would try moving the swivel to 18 inches instead. When I am in Canada or Europe I move the swivel 45.7 cm up. Works every time, good luck.

[hovermn]

Thanks Guys! I needed that!

[PurpleFloyd]

The problem is without a doubt that you are using a Chubby Darter. Switch to a Swedish Pimple and you problems will go away.

[toughguy]

When I am in Canada or Europe I move the swivel 45.7 cm up. Works every time, good luck.

I'll be fishing boarder lakes (Lake of the Woods and Gunflint) this winter. Maybe I'll rig half my rods with 1.5 ft leaders and the other half with 45.7 cm. I'll do a full report as to which one worked best when I get back from each trip.

[GotALunker]

I've found that the most productive distance is 457.2 millimeters. The fish and lures both seem to really respond well. But the hard part is measuring! I hate it when I forget what number I'm on and have to start over. What a drag!

[jBohmer]

Who would use mm to measure, that is just crazy!