06-12-2004, 01:00 PM
Lets be clear, there are Swivels, Snaps, Snap swivels and split rings. If there is a split ring present do not tie any mono type line directly to it. It must have a snap of some sort.
Swivels prevent line twist. The better swivels, (Bearing) do the job the best but cost more. Swivels can be attached up the line from the lure as far as wanted, I like to trol with about 3' of leader between the lure and swivel. Swivels may be attached to snaps that place them right in front of the lure. Again a good swivel doea a better job.
I think the answer to this particular problem is what was said above. the lure fouled and then just got draged around at 3.5 mph for a while. It can happen not always by having slack in your line but by a missed strike. But keep the slack when letting out. A tight line catches fish.
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Swivels prevent line twist. The better swivels, (Bearing) do the job the best but cost more. Swivels can be attached up the line from the lure as far as wanted, I like to trol with about 3' of leader between the lure and swivel. Swivels may be attached to snaps that place them right in front of the lure. Again a good swivel doea a better job.
I think the answer to this particular problem is what was said above. the lure fouled and then just got draged around at 3.5 mph for a while. It can happen not always by having slack in your line but by a missed strike. But keep the slack when letting out. A tight line catches fish.
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