Use of swivels

[walleye17]

I wanted to get some opinions on the use of swivels on jigging rods. I use them for swimbaits. Does anyone use them for jigs, spoons, or any other methods? Also, I tie them up about 18 inches and try to use the smallest swivel I can. Thanks.

[Mike Stark]

I use them on all my lake trout set ups and also when using spoons or rattle baits for walleye. I don't make the leader longer than my rod so the swivel does not go through the eyelets. I have heard of folks up on Winnipeg using longer leaders and swivels so that they know when the sumo greenback is getting close to the hole.

[Bluka]

I use swivels for any of my jigging swimming baits, its lessline twist compared to no swivel. I will always take that extra time to tye one on.

[randallt]

I use them also for small panfish jigs. Helps keep jig movement to a minimum when fish are biting light.

[KNIGHT]

I also use them when fishin for panfish!! Also anytime I have a jig or jigging spoon on. IMO it is worth paying a little extra $ to get good swivels...there is a difference!!!