10-16-2002, 05:39 PM
Hey Sampy,
I'm going to assume you're talking about using a spinnerbait for Bass and not some other toothy [size 1]species[/size]. (In which case you may need a leader). I personally never use a leader or swivel of any type. Just as Bassturd states the action of the lure can be impaired. A spinnerbait is typically snag-free and allows you to fish it really tight on the cover if you have a swivel tied on it can cause hang-ups in the cover. If you are having trouble with line twist as DavetClown mentions, then you need to tune your spinnerbait so that it runs true and doesn't cause the line to twist. Do like earl2359 says and keep clippers close at hand and learn to tie a Palomar knot (if you don't already know how) They're quick and easy to tie and won't foul the lure. Never use a "snap" swivel on a spinnerbait, it'll do nothing but aggravate you.
Good luck and tight lines,
John
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I'm going to assume you're talking about using a spinnerbait for Bass and not some other toothy [size 1]species[/size]. (In which case you may need a leader). I personally never use a leader or swivel of any type. Just as Bassturd states the action of the lure can be impaired. A spinnerbait is typically snag-free and allows you to fish it really tight on the cover if you have a swivel tied on it can cause hang-ups in the cover. If you are having trouble with line twist as DavetClown mentions, then you need to tune your spinnerbait so that it runs true and doesn't cause the line to twist. Do like earl2359 says and keep clippers close at hand and learn to tie a Palomar knot (if you don't already know how) They're quick and easy to tie and won't foul the lure. Never use a "snap" swivel on a spinnerbait, it'll do nothing but aggravate you.
Good luck and tight lines,
John
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