Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:25 pm
(Re-posting this in here as it's not got much of a response in the Shore Q&A Forum)
What would the most popular swivel size & type be for general shore fishing (making rigs etc), and also for boat fishing?
Rolling, Crane or Snap swivels?
Sizes i have seen are #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 for rolling and same again plus 1/0 up to 6/0 for crane.
Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:58 pm
Check out the rigs in this link. Its pretty self explanatory regarding types of swivel.
http://www.nfsa.org.uk/general/rigs/shore_rigs.htm
The important thing to remember is to match the breaking strain of the swivel to your line. i.e. size 2/0 at least if you're using 50lb shock leader.
Hope this helps.
Bill.