Favorite Swivel

[TruthWalleyes]

Looking for everyone's opinion on which swivel works the best when running a lure that is spinning such as tactics like Slow Death, Lindy rigging, and pulling Spinners.

Though i've had all the gear to use these methods the last several years, i just haven't used them more than maybe once annually. I'd like to challenge myself this week by forcing myself to try these tactics, i know they work for others, and i need to put more tricks in my arsonal.My favorite swivel tends to be a SPRO brand, but i'd like to hear others opinions.

Include swivel sizes if possible.

Thanks,

TW

[Down Deep]

Spro are the best swivels I have found. They are a little pricy, but perform well.

[Ed Carlson]

SPRO #10 and #12.

[harvey lee]

I tried out the new Insta Swivels and they work very well with spinners.

I have been out approx 6 times using them and they do get the job done and they are clear ta boot.

I do not remember the size and I will have to dig the package out.

[TruthWalleyes]

Harvey, I did a google search for Insta Swivels and didn't find them, maybe they're just that 'clear'

What brand, and where do you find them - I'm intersted, i know you report quite a bit about pulling spinners and have success doing so.

Thanks for the replies so far.

Maybe it was Invisa?Swivel by Aquateko.

[harvey lee]

My bad Truth.

Try Invisa Swivels and you will find them.

[SandPoint]

Sampo swivels, when I can find them that is.

[JohnMickish]

Spro swivels for me, or Cabelas, both are good.

[h8go4s]

Are you talking barrel swivels or ball-bearing swivels? I've always understood ball-bearing swivels to be the best, but usually use barrel swivels because they're cheaper.

Ron.

[Ed Carlson]

I like the tiny stainless steel bearing SPRO's as they attract less weeds and will not bugger up like a simple ball type will. I also add a drop or two of reel oil in the swivels bag to keep them well lubed. A light duty fish attractant scent oil will accomplish the same result if your concerned with the reel oil scent on the rig.

Another tip when using them on rigs prone to constant spinning, like a Slow Death Rig , is to add a bead or two ahead of the swivel. This acts to deflect weeds that can freeze up a swivel and spin up the line causing line twist.

On rigs fished tightly to the bottom a bead with a slip knot and a bass bullet weight on top works well to deflect problems.

[harvey lee]

Great tip Ed.

One of the reasons I like the Invisa Swivels is they are plastic and will not corode like the metal ones.

[bobbymalone]

I like SPRO swivels and you can get them for pretty cheap if you order online and buy them in 50 packs.

[TruthWalleyes]

Thanks for the responses. I like SPRO brand because they seem to have a very smooth coating, and that should inturn provide a great swivel or rotation. I'll have to try to find some of the invisa. Harvey, where did you pick those up at? Or did you buy online?

[lindy rig]

When pulling a spinner/crawler harness do you guys give any line or pretty much hook set right away?

[TruthWalleyes]

I like to give the rod tip. If i get bit short, or the fish pulls off the hook, then i will start feeding line. Had a perfect example of this wednesday evening. Tap Tap, gave the rod tip, Set the hook, rod bends over, fish shakes head, and fish gone...Time to feed line.

[harvey lee]

Online Truth.

I usually give the fish the rod tip. I guess it depends on how the fish hits the worm. I alot of times troll with my bail open if the eyes are hitting light and then just let my finger go off the line and let it go back a ft or so.

More times than not, slide the rod tip back and that usually is enough. I don't let too much crawler hang behind the last hook so when it hits, the last hook should be in the fishs mouth.

If the fish are htiing and I am missing the hookset, I usually slow my troll down 2/10th or so.

This moprning I was on the lake for eyes and gills trolling a crawler harness. I was going about 8/10th mph to start and before I was done, I was going 5-6/10ths and the hookset was easy. I was missing way to many fish at the higher speed.

Many times I have found that the change of speed will also help your hookset.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

I used to use SPRO swivels but then I found the ball bearing Cabela's swivels and I use them for everything now including catching Flatheads. They are really nice and high quality and when added up they are probably cheaper then SPRO's/.

[JohnMickish]

For spinners/crawlers I just give them the rod. I almost never use a full crawler so the second hook is pretty much at the back end of the meat so very few missed/lost fish.

[marshmallow]

Black Barrel Snap Swivels From K - Mart For Me..I Even Make My Lindy's // And Leaders With These ..Never A Issue ..

[pulleye16]

yeah-cheapest on the shelf for me too! NEVER had any problems with them.

I think I've had the same swivel on my rod now for 5 years...actually I can gaurantee that! My extremely light-weight leader line will break way before that swivel does.

[fishgutz77]

The Coastlock for me, but I use spoons alot.

Spendy but good.

[marshmallow]

Most My Fish This Summer Have Been Slammin' This Rig For me.. Instant Hookset ..

[wahoo]

I use Spros. Small and strong. I have never had rust. Just came off a 7 day offshore trip and in my box found some pretied I had used last Fall in saltwater and no rust whatsoever.