is it best to use a swivel when using a fluke
2007-07-18 15:40:15 · 6 answers · asked by si_kleeg 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
More important than a swivel is fresh bait. Either spearing or killies. Personally, I don't use a swivel and catch plenty of flukes.
2007-07-19 00:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are really that worried about line twist you can use a swivel, but if your looking to add weight to make it easier to throw then either put a nail weight in the belly or a split shot a good 14 inches in front of it. Be careful not to crimp the line with the split shot though or it could result in Heartbreak
2007-07-18 18:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by rphmikeb5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my humble opinion, if you are throwing a fluke on spinning gear...YES use a swivel. I only use one on bait casting gear if I want it to sink a little deeper, and not loose any of the action by adding a belly weight.
2007-07-18 16:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...if you are using a spinning reel this helps prevent line twists...I do not fish a fluke on a bait caster so I can not remark on that part...I always use a swivel...
2007-07-19 02:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly..YOU HAVE TO!!!!...theres a way to rig it though...you tie your main line to a swivel the come off that with about 18'-20' inches of mono leader..and tie DIRECT to your lure..when ever possible you tie the mono on the lure WITHOUT a snap swivel...snap swivels hinder the motion of lures when there tied directly on the lures..
2007-07-20 14:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by Joe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-07-18 17:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋