04-01-2011, 04:40 PM
Of the three types of snap swivels I have had the best luck with the third picture (dark metal). The gold snap swivel will open if by chance you hook a hog whereas the dark metal ones have a bend on the snap that hooks it onto itself. They are a bit more frustrating to open if you are like me who likes to try every single lure I own at least one time per trip. (Yes, I have A.D.D. when it comes to choice of lures.)
Note, however, that the open spinner baits -looks like a large open safety pin- work better if they are tied to the string. With a snap swivel, the swivel can slide all the way to the spoons or to the hook, and then you're just dragging the lure such in a way as to scare any fish away and to tangle up your line. (Been there too!)
Good luck!
Lesley
http://ncfishing.net
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Note, however, that the open spinner baits -looks like a large open safety pin- work better if they are tied to the string. With a snap swivel, the swivel can slide all the way to the spoons or to the hook, and then you're just dragging the lure such in a way as to scare any fish away and to tangle up your line. (Been there too!)
Good luck!
Lesley
http://ncfishing.net
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