Terminal
Swivel
How to fish a swivel for Spinning, Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting.
Characteristics
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Material
Metal
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Spinning, Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting
Barrel
Metal body housing the internal mechanism that lets line rotate freely.
Eyes
Loops on each end connect directly to your mainline and leader.
Roller
Internal rotating component that prevents line twist during heavy retrieves.
What fish can you catch with a swivel?
What is a swivel used for?
A swivel is the basic barrel that lets the lure or bait spin without twisting the main line.
How is a swivel different from similar gear?
Plain barrel, not a ball-bearing and not a snap swivel. Used for spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, and surfcasting.
When should you use a swivel?
Use it wherever line twist builds — spoons, bait in current, or a lead that rolls.
What problems does a swivel solve?
It keeps a twisted lure from winding the whole spool into a spring.
Swivel size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 12 9 kg
- 10 14 kg
- 8 19 kg
- 7 22 kg
- 6 24 kg
- 5 32 kg
- 4 35 kg
- 3 40 kg
- 2 43 kg
- 1 47 kg
- 1/0 60 kg
- 2/0 75 kg
- 3/0 100 kg
- 4/0 135 kg