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Ball-bearing swivel
How to fish a ball-bearing swivel for Trolling, Spinning.
Characteristics
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Material
Metal
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Trolling, Spinning
Bearing body
Central cylindrical metal housing containing the internal ball bearings.
Eyes
Solid end loops for attaching lines and rigs securely.
Race
Precision internal raceways that allow smooth free rotation under heavy load.
What fish can you catch with a ball-bearing swivel?
What is a ball-bearing swivel used for?
A ball-bearing swivel turns under load, so a trolled lure or a spinning bait does not seize the barrel.
How is a ball-bearing swivel different from similar gear?
Trolling and spinning when a cheap barrel locks up. Not the same as a snap swivel — this is the bearing, not the clip.
When should you use a ball-bearing swivel?
Fish it on trolling and spinning kits that pull hard or spin all retrieve.
What problems does a ball-bearing swivel solve?
It keeps turning when a barrel swivel would lock and put a corkscrew in the line.
Ball-bearing swivel size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 7
- 5
- 3
- 1