Swivels for jigging??

[Guest]

I have read several times that when using small jigs you should use a swivel to prevent line twisting/tangles. Is this needed. I usually just tie a small jig 1/16-1/8 oz directly to my 4lb line and really haven't had any problems. What advantage is using a swivel and how high above the jig would you use it. Can you just use a small sanp swivel attached directly to the jug for the same effect?

[Guest]

I like attaching my jigs to a jig spinner (or whatever the heck they're called). It gives it a bit more action and makes it much quicker to change to a different color/style jig.

[Guest]

What the heck is a jig spinner?
I would like to use something that would allow quick jig changes without altering the jig action.

[Guest]

I think they are called jig spinners. Basically its this thing that looks like a paper clip that's bent out of shape with a small spoon attached to it. The spoon flaps around when you reel it in and makes a vibration/reflection in the water that crappie seem to like. You tie the line to this thing and then you attach your jig to it by unhooking the latch and sliding it on. {Sorry, I'm a bit of a novice, but that's the best description I can make of it}.

You can find them at wal-mart - sometimes...here is a link to a HSOforum as well. Or just search for jig spinners on google.com.

http://www.piddlinproshop.com/accessories/index.asp

[This message has been edited by scbroncos (edited 06-17-2003).]

[Guest]

Jig Spinner, otherwise known as a Beetle Spin. They have their days when the crappie love them.

I have never tried a swivel for fishing panfish. If I would use a swivel, I would put it up 2' or so from the jig. I would not just attach the jig to a snap b/c that could scare away fussy fish.

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[dlskills]

i use what they call fast snaps..
they are a very smallwire that you tie on to your line and the jigs or ice fly's use use for pans just slips on the wire and it is held securely.. <*((((><

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[Bobb-o]

yeah i use the fasnaps too but not for crappie, the sunfish dont seem to mind. Had a buddy who would always use huge swivel snaps when we were fishing for panfish and he wondered why he couldnt catch a crappie, not even on upper red

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