Barrel Swivels

[Surfcaster79]

Who hates them as much as I do and refuses to use one to secure a leader to your line? 

[MN Fisher]

Only time I use a barrel swivel anymore is for a Carolina Rig.

[jimmyjoe]

   To me, they're worthless. I'll use only ball bearing swivels.     jj

[Surfcaster79]

7 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

   To me, they're worthless. I'll use only ball bearing swivels.     jj

 

 

I think all swivels are worthless! They really just get in the way imho. 

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, Surfcaster79 said:

 

 

I think all swivels are worthless! They really just get in the way imho. 

Well, if you don't use Carolina Rigs - then you never have to use swivels. Easy-peasy.

[jbsoonerfan]

Show me on the doll where the barrel swivel touched you.

[Happybeerbuzz]

I use a small one for dropshotting to reduce the line twist, and I would use one for C-rigging but I have not used one in years since I have been trying to learn how to use a jig better.  

[Captain Phil]

I tie one on a foot ahead of a weightless worm.  Works as a light swivel.   Looks like a wacky rig with a straight worm.  Finesse Carolina rig. 

[CrankFate]

I am not a fan of them, but I do use the for some C rigs.

[Dwight Hottle]

They don't bother me at all. I do use quality swivels when needed which is only for jigging spoons & drop shot rigs. 

[Surfcaster79]

22 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

I use a small one for dropshotting to reduce the line twist, and I would use one for C-rigging but I have not used one in years since I have been trying to learn how to use a jig better.  

 

 

I used to fish alot at night... ie; midnight to sunrise during a new moon, so dark you couldnt see your hand in front of your face I got tired of reeling a swivel through my top guide, been tying the alberto knot fluro to braid ever since. 

[NittyGrittyBoy]

Weightless trick worm to minimize line twist. Other than that, they mean nothing to me

[scaleface]

I use them to avoid line twist on lures like Little George"s . I dont like to tie them on but dislike line twist even more .  Carolina rigs too .

[ike8120]

I use them on my super fluke rig to prevent line twist. Also on power bait rigs for trout.

[gim]

I use one when I’m Lindy rigging for walleyes. I have a clevis attached above it on the main line to snap in a weight and then attach a 5-8 foot snell of mono to the barrel swivel with mono. A small hook and leech is at the end. Drag it around and wait for a bite.

 

I do not use them for bass fishing.

[Bankbeater]

I haven’t used one for years. Tells you how much I like the c-rig. 

[blckshirt98]

Spro Power Swivels are the best and I use them without shame!