Dropshot With Swivel Above?

[kychris]

I've searched but I can't find an answer to this. 

 

I know you can buy hooks with an integrated swivel but I'd like to use the roboworm rebarb hook and put a swivel somewhere above it.  This would accomplish less line twisting and the ability to keep the rig already tied and I would just have to tie onto the swivel.

 

Has anyone tried this?  Any reason not to do it?

 

Thanks

[Dwight Hottle]

Go for it. I use braid to the swivel & mono for the drop leader.

[F14A-B]

If using nylon or FC I would rather re-tie my knots

But if using braid, what Dwight said makes perfect

Sense. It will really help with line twist ( swivel )

[Will Wetline]

I mold my own cylinder shaped ds weights but the standard line pinching swivel is a low quality piece of hardware. Before molding I check each swivel to ensure that it doesn't stick at some point in its rotation. Even a good one does not spin all that freely.

 

I'm running expensive Sunline fluoro on my reel and to ensure that it doesn't get trashed in a hurry, I tie a size 10 Spro-Gamakatsu  swivel about a foot above the bait. With this arrangement I have no worries.

 

http://www.barlowstackle.com/SPRO-Gamakatsu-Power-Swivels-P858C122.aspx

[SirSnookalot]

I use swivels more often in freshwater than I do in salt.  Using spinning gear and lures that can turn over my line twist isn't as bad.  Where I do really prefer a swivel is when I have to cut out a wind knot, much easier for me to tie the leader back to a swivel than a line to leader connection if it's windy.  

I once got a tip from a saltwater tackle shop about using a smaller swivel for less line twist, I do think the guy was right.  I use a #10 as as well for freshwater, for salt when I use them it's a #2 BB (45#), been good sizes for me.

[Crestliner2008]

Try a Spro PowerSwivel in size #8 or #10. Very high quality crane type swivels that I've been using for many years. I tie these to my main braid line and then attach a fluorocarbon, pre-tied drop shot leader. Works for me.

[DTack]

On a spinning rod I always have a swivel above a dropshot.  I just get too much line twist without.  

[MikeinFresno]

after the first year of no swivel and the twist Ive gone to a swivel and no more problems. Just be sure to leave the leader no more than 3' or so so you can reel the fish in without the swivel hitting the rod tip.

[eyedabassman]

Just fish the VMC spinshot hook for the drop shot.Problem solved! Oh by the way i fish a double hook on a drop shot. i cover more water and i have had many doubles and at this time of year ( Pre-spawn,spawn,post spawn) it gets crazy!!!!!

[papajoe222]

Bill Dance did a show about drop shotting yeas ago and his set-up consisted of a swivel above the hook for the very reason you mentioned. I do it because it's an easy transition from braid to the mono that I use.

[Bass2124]

Just fish the VMC spinshot hot for the drop shot.Problem solved! Oh by the way i fish a double hook on a drop shot. i cover more water and i have had many doubles and at this time of year ( Pre-spawn,spawn,post spawn) it gets crazy!!!!!

I'd have to agree. I also used a swivel to try different drop shot hooks but after switching to the spinshots why anyone would want to use anything else is beyond me.  I mean they are about as hassle free for drop shotting as it gets.  I never get line twists and the hook up ratio is second to none.  As bass fisherman we are always looking for better ways but I bet you would be hard pressed to find a more user friendly catching machine than the spinshots. 

[eyedabassman]

I'd have to agree. I also used a swivel to try different drop shot hooks but after switching to the spinshots why anyone would want to use anything else is beyond me.  I mean they are about as hassle free for drop shotting as it gets.  I never get line twists and the hook up ratio is second to none.  As bass fisherman we are always looking for better ways but I bet you would be hard pressed to find a more user friendly catching machine than the spinshots. 

Well put Bass2124

[SirSnookalot]

Line twist on spinning reel happens due to a few reasons, the lure or bait spins around, swivels help.  The physics of the line being wrapped around the spool on retrieve causes twist.  The b/c has it's spool at a right angle to the rod, the line feeds on straight with no twist.  A caveat regarding twist and conventional reels, line twist happens when bait is turning over from the drift, very common.  I could see this happening in freshwater as well, the spinshot hook seems like a good concept.