what size swivel for rigs.
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what size swivel for rigs.
just want help and advice on the swivel size to use for shore rigs my hubby uses size 10 but i like the smaller size 8.
what do you all use say for a standerd 2 hook scratcher rig.
what do you all use say for a standerd 2 hook scratcher rig.
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I use size 10 for snoods.
This brings up an interesting point. When you order stuff on-line it can be hard to decide what size you really want. For example, I order split rings and treble hooks every spring to refresh my lures. I always have trouble remembering what sizes to order. It's probably worthwhile keeping a sample of various sizes of components so you know what to order, or keeping your old receipts with the size information.
This brings up an interesting point. When you order stuff on-line it can be hard to decide what size you really want. For example, I order split rings and treble hooks every spring to refresh my lures. I always have trouble remembering what sizes to order. It's probably worthwhile keeping a sample of various sizes of components so you know what to order, or keeping your old receipts with the size information.
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why bother using 80lbs swivels for snoods when your only using 15 or 20lbs line, the snood will break far far earlier than the swivel, is this not just over kill
I'd say 40 or 50lb Swivels are the norm for snoods on the Average Rig.
However An 80lb Swivel at the top of the Rig Body is an essential Item. If You notice, the only 2 Load bearing items on a Rig are the Top Swivel, and the Clip at the Bottom. and they are the only 2 Load bearing items flying through the Air during a Cast(If you notice your Leeder knot should still be a brave few Turns round the Reel). So basically the 80lb Swivel is there to bear the excess pressure on it during the Powerstroke of a cast.... anything less is really cutting it a bit fine.
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what do you all use say for a standerd 2 hook scratcher rig
i fish light cos your generally only in close. I got 2 bass 1 excess of 10lbs and the other in excess of 12.5lbs using these methods.
Drew
anything less is really cutting it a bit fine
if your rig body or leader isnt 80lbs then this will break before the sweivel so you should down size.
the way i fish (right or wrong) is that my snoods are the lightest, followed by rig body, followed by leader simply because id rather loose a rig than having to retie a leader etc. thats just what i do im not proclaiming its the be all and end all