Barrel Swivel Size Chart

Barrel Swivel Size Chart - They do make lure changes easier. I used to do it but now i just use 1 swivel i attach the mainline and leadet to. So, what i have found to be the answer for me was to twist a naked top loop (which is great) and use a #10 rosco interlock snap swivel for the mainline to spinner connection. Round snaps are a great option also. Warmer water, brighter days, size 1, 2 or 3 and muted/darker colors. I've caught winters in 40 degree, crystal clear water on size 5. My steelhead rigging is pretty much identical with fish4life's description.

My steelhead rigging is pretty much identical with fish4life's description. But so far it didn't work out well trolling. I always use barrel swivel and attach it to a split ring which attaches to the spoon, gives it plenty of room to flow and do its thing. Always match the swivel size to your line and the size of the lures or baits you're using.

I've caught summers, in bright sun and low, 58 degree water on a size 2, all black spinner. I will say that i do catch fish regardless of using a snap swivel or not on lures like roostertails. I always use barrel swivel and attach it to a split ring which attaches to the spoon, gives it plenty of room to flow and do its thing. Round snaps are a great option also. Warmer water, brighter days, size 1, 2 or 3 and muted/darker colors. So, what i have found to be the answer for me was to twist a naked top loop (which is great) and use a #10 rosco interlock snap swivel for the mainline to spinner connection.

There is something about the longer length of the snap swivel as compared to the barrel swivel that helps tremendously with stopping fouling. Good advice there for sure! Always match the swivel size to your line and the size of the lures or baits you're using. I've caught winters in 40 degree, crystal clear water on size 5. My steelhead rigging is pretty much identical with fish4life's description.

I've caught summers, in bright sun and low, 58 degree water on a size 2, all black spinner. So, what i have found to be the answer for me was to twist a naked top loop (which is great) and use a #10 rosco interlock snap swivel for the mainline to spinner connection. Slightly larger, can be used if you're targeting larger trout or if the water is murkier, where visibility isn't as much of a concern. I have a book on drift fishing and the author reccomends adding a snap swivel to the end of your leader for easy attachment to the swivel on your mainline.

Keep In Mind That The Last Foot Of Line Gets Scuffed By Rocks More Frequently When Fishing Spinners And Spoons In Rivers Than Float Fishing, And The Initial Strike And Run Tends To Be More Aggressive And Harder With Spoons And Spinners Than Float Or Side Drifting.

My fav is to use the snap on the hook leader so that the fish slide with the offering up or down to a barrel swivel stop with a no drag run and self set its self when the tube slide comes to a barrel swivel and picks up the weight that is. There is something about the longer length of the snap swivel as compared to the barrel swivel that helps tremendously with stopping fouling. Good advice there for sure! As for the 18 inch leader, i know people who use a swivel at the spoon/spinner and another where the leader meets mainline.

I've Caught Summers, In Bright Sun And Low, 58 Degree Water On A Size 2, All Black Spinner.

I've caught winters in 40 degree, crystal clear water on size 5. My steelhead rigging is pretty much identical with fish4life's description. But so far it didn't work out well trolling. I need to put new line on anyhow lol.

I Have A Book On Drift Fishing And The Author Reccomends Adding A Snap Swivel To The End Of Your Leader For Easy Attachment To The Swivel On Your Mainline.

They do make lure changes easier. So, what i have found to be the answer for me was to twist a naked top loop (which is great) and use a #10 rosco interlock snap swivel for the mainline to spinner connection. Round snaps are a great option also. Warmer water, brighter days, size 1, 2 or 3 and muted/darker colors.

I Will Say That I Do Catch Fish Regardless Of Using A Snap Swivel Or Not On Lures Like Roostertails.

Swivels are essential for steelhead fishing, the fish go nuts and the main purpose for the swivel is line twist. I always use barrel swivel and attach it to a split ring which attaches to the spoon, gives it plenty of room to flow and do its thing. Always match the swivel size to your line and the size of the lures or baits you're using. Slightly larger, can be used if you're targeting larger trout or if the water is murkier, where visibility isn't as much of a concern.

They do make lure changes easier. I used to do it but now i just use 1 swivel i attach the mainline and leadet to. Always match the swivel size to your line and the size of the lures or baits you're using. My steelhead rigging is pretty much identical with fish4life's description. I've caught winters in 40 degree, crystal clear water on size 5.