Swivel or no swivel ? 2025
SDSOONER reply :
Just wondering how many people use swivels verses just tying your lure on?
I only bring one pole usually and I bank fish, so I usually use a swivel but seems like I have better luck when I don't use one
RMcDuffee726 reply :
Swivels kill action, best not to use one. Only takes a few seconds to tie a new lure on!
j bab reply :
I use snaps or speed clips sometimes for crankbaits. Everything else direct tie.
For crankbaits, in my experience it does not hinder action in any way
S. Sass reply :
On 5/9/2016 at 12:09 PM, j bab said:I use snaps or speed clips sometimes for crankbaits. Everything else direct tie.
For crankbaits, in my experience it does not hinder action in any way
Pretty much the same here.
Jrob78 reply :
Yep, you want a snap, not a swivel and definitely not a snap swivel.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I tie direct for everything. I'd get lazy and lose a fish if I used a snap.
BassThumb reply :
On 5/9/2016 at 12:09 PM, j bab said:I use snaps or speed clips sometimes for crankbaits. Everything else direct tie.
For crankbaits, in my experience it does not hinder action in any way
It can throw off the balance of a suspending jerkbait and make it hang slightly nose-down or even slowly sink. Some of those are very precisely balance.
j bab reply :
On 5/9/2016 at 1:23 PM, BassThumb said:It can throw off the balance of a suspending jerkbait and make it hang slightly nose-down or even slowly sink. Some of those are very precisely balance.
This is true. I don't use them for jerkbaits, just crankbaits.
Bankbeater reply :
I use snaps for crankbaits. Everything else gets tied on.
N Florida Mike reply :
I direct tie everything.And almost never use any weight either.
Crankinit reply :
I tie instead of snaps / swivels.
Crestliner2008 reply :
I like using snaps to connect lures to my line all the time. If I'm using a spoon and/or spinner type lure, then I'll put a quality swivel about 18" up the line ahead of the lure to lessen any impairment to the action.
smalljaw67 reply :
For me, crankbaits I use a snap when I'm trying to find a bait and color that is working but once dialed in I will direct tie. Everything else is direct tie and as others have said, no snap swivels. The only time I use a snap swivel is when I'm throwing small spinners on my ultra light for trout.
Fishinthefish reply :
I only ever use a swivel with lures like rooster tail in line spinners, that's mainly because of line twist. I feel like the swivel at times messes up the bait retreive so I don't use them for quick change outs. Not entire sure how true my gut feeling is, but that's what I do none the less.
"hamma" reply :
I use a berkley crosslock snapswivel for spinners and spoons only, and a berkley crosslock snap for crankbaits. Only use this type because they are the strongest and I have yet to have one fail
scaleface reply :
No swivel .
J Francho reply :
I think we need to distinguish between the terms swivel, snap, and snap swivel. Some rigs require a swivel (Carolina Rig, donkey rig, split shot, inline spinners, spoons) while others are easier to use with a snap, like when you're changing crankbaits constantly, looking for the right color or depth. Basically, you can use a snap if there is a split ring provided to tie to. Snap swivels? NEVER. Not a single brand has proven itself reliable for me.
kcdinkerz reply :
I use snap swivels on inline spinners, spoons, bladebaits. Everything else is direct tie. I did experiment once with speed clips had two lipless crankbaits fly off on me....
Josh Smith reply :
I generally use dual locking snaps. Swivels get attached to the dual locking snaps if they are needed.
I use different size snaps to control jerkbait action and/or adapt to water temp.
Spinnerbaits (not inline) get tied directly.
Josh
blckshirt98 reply :
Norman Speed Clips for me all day long when using a crankbait or chatterbait!
Ohio Yakker reply :
I use snap swivels about 75% of the time. I started using them about 2 years ago and have not had any problems. Some people say they'll bend out or break but I have not encountered that. The one thing that I dislike about them is that they do tend to hang up more on grass/vegetation with certain lures. I don't notice any different action whether I'm using one or not.
Sure it probably is better to just tie direct, but for me the convenience of them outweighs the negatives.
buzzed bait reply :
On 5/10/2016 at 4:24 AM, Ohio Yakker said:Some people say they'll bend out or break but I have not encountered that.
Sure it probably is better to just tie direct, but for me the convenience of them outweighs the negatives.
let's hope they hold up whenever you catch that fish of a lifetime! otherwise the last sentence will be reversed (negatives will outweigh the convenience!)
Oklahoma Mike reply :
I use a snap for cranks only, tie everything else direct. I never use a swivel, but I do see where an argument could be made for using one with certain lures with spinning gear to prevent line twist.
tander reply :
No snap, no swivel, tie direct to everything.
MDBowHunter reply :
Direct tie everything
Bassguytom reply :
I tie direct for everything and only use a swivel when drop shotting.
Buckeye Ron reply :
If I'm fishing river current with an inline spinner like Rooster tails or Mepps I will use a snap swivel to reduce line twist. Anything else is direct tie.
avidone1 reply :
I often use a snap on cast and retrieve type baits. Big fan of the Berkley cross lok #3. I don't use a swivel because unless I'm fishing inshore and using spinning gear.
Gundog reply :
I don't use a swivel or snap. If I have a problem with line twist I take a bucket of water and strip the line off my reel into the bucket and reel it back up while pinching the line between my fingers to keep it from twisting. The bucket of water is to make sure the line doesn't tangle.
L a r r y reply :
I've uses snaps on 1.5s, 2.5.s, 5XD and 6XD, and I've not had a single failure while using them for about 5 years now. I've pulled back to back 6lb'ers on a 6XD with a snap. I do tend to play the fish out a little more, and try not to horse it in. Anything can be done, if you take your time and be patient. Think of all the big bass caught on light line and spinning tackle.....Just my .000002
Further North reply :
On 5/9/2016 at 1:19 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I tie direct for everything. I'd get lazy and lose a fish if I used a snap.
My exceptions to this are:
- In-line spinners (Mepps, Blue Fox, Double cowgirls for pike and muskys...)
- Spoons (again, mostly for toothy fish)
- BAMF flies for musky and pike
Gotta have at least a swivel in-line for these unless you revel in untangling twisted line nightmares that'll make strong men cry.
parkerg31 reply :
I always direct tie. This is partially due to the fact that the lake near my house is clear so I try to stay natural, and also due to the fact that I trust my 20$ Seaguar over a .50 cent swivel.
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