12-04-2003, 07:52 PM
When fishing for bass, never use any swivels at all. I use the Rapala Knot. This is very efficient. It's a line tied straight to the lure itself, nothing fancy.
However when trolling for walleyes using Rapala, Smithwick, and other minnow-type crankbait. I would have it tied to the bottom bouncer which already comes equiped with swivel, then use five to six feet of line and tie it directly using the Rapala Knot.
Any swivel tied near or on the crankbait kills the true purpose and its actions as well.
As for strawberry, I have seen my friends throw all kinds of crap such as swivels with hook directly on it, or anything imaginable at trout and still caught them.
Trout's IQ usually doesn't fare well as the other species such as bass, walleye, pike etc.
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However when trolling for walleyes using Rapala, Smithwick, and other minnow-type crankbait. I would have it tied to the bottom bouncer which already comes equiped with swivel, then use five to six feet of line and tie it directly using the Rapala Knot.
Any swivel tied near or on the crankbait kills the true purpose and its actions as well.
As for strawberry, I have seen my friends throw all kinds of crap such as swivels with hook directly on it, or anything imaginable at trout and still caught them.
Trout's IQ usually doesn't fare well as the other species such as bass, walleye, pike etc.
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