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Snap swivel

How to fish a snap swivel for Spinning, Trolling.

Characteristics

  • Material

    Metal

  • Habitats

    Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish

  • Methods

    Spinning, Trolling

Snap swivel

Swivel

Metal barrel allows smooth rotation to prevent line twist during retrieval.

Snap

Interlocking wire latch provides fast attachment and detachment of lures.

Eyes

Rounded wire loops secure the fishing line and connect terminal tackle components.

What is a snap swivel used for?

A snap swivel is a swivel with a clip so you can change lures without cutting the knot.

How is a snap swivel different from similar gear?

Clip plus swivel. Spinning and trolling. Heavier and more visible than a tiny barrel alone.

When should you use a snap swivel?

Use it when you swap spoons and plugs all session and still need anti-twist.

What problems does a snap swivel solve?

It saves retying every lure change, at the cost of an extra piece of hardware at the nose.

Snap swivel size chart

Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.

  • 12
  • 7
  • 5
  • 1