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Does a "Snap-Swivel" really reduce the number of strikes?
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for saltwater trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel. If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-) If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here. THANKS,
Gene |
GeneS
Jul 5
2004
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| ***I use PowerPro all the time and don't find it a pain to tie. Use either |
Steve
Jul 5
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| The barrel swivel adds a potential failure point between you and the fish,
Gene, and you don't need a swivel with most baits. What you're really
looking for is just a good quality quick-snap -- something like the
Fast-Lock Bass Snap from Bass Pro Shops. They come on Luhr-Jenson crankbaits
already, taking the place of the split rings. Joe "GeneS" <genes@thegateway.net> wrote in message
news:QbeGc.85$_Q4.59656@newshog.newsread.com...
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for saltwater trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes. Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel. If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-) If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here. THANKS,
Gene |
Joe
Jul 5
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| I swear by Duo-Lock snaps, but of course never on a bare hook where you
should always tie direct. I use swivels ONLY when fishing spoons and tiny
in-line spinners (SW spinnerbaits totally eliminate the need for ever using
any larger in-line spinners).
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Bob
Jul 6
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| See abpf for a quick tying strong knot, then throw those snap-swivels away.
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Craig
Jul 6
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| I found this article interesting:
http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/saltwater/fishing/article/0,12746,584098,00.html Gene |
GeneS
Jul 6
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| Rarely does a snap swivel reduce the fish catching IMHO. There are times in
clear water when fishing small baits that it can make a diffreence. I know
I was fishing 1/16 oz in line spinners on light tackle in Oak Creek once
many years ago, and I just couldn't get bit. I switched to tieing the baits
directly to the line and I started picking up a few fish. (trout) I would
clip off the bait and snap out the line every 20 or so casts to try and
straighten out the line twist.
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Bob
Jul 6
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| I never use the swivels, I think that the less gadgets you put in the
water the better! But what do I know....a guy took me salmon fishing in
Canada once, and he tied on something that looked like a windmill
fanblade, and caught a 20 lb salmon <grin>. |
jbkbub
Jul 6
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