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[fairhunt1]

Ok all you hardware chunkers, what is the consensus on tyeing directly to your line versus using a snap swivel?
Unless you are targeting the toothy critters in the surf which a short steel leader would then be in order.

I get tired of retying everytime I change lures.

[GoinCoastal]

NEVER NEVER EVER USE A SNAP-SWIVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Snap-swivels can come apart and/or open when a big fish hits them.

Most of the lures I throw do not spin and swivel isn't needed. On the ones that do spin, like spoons, I attach a small SPRO swivel to a split ring to the lure. Then I just tie my line to the swivel when I use that spoon.

If you are looking for quick changes for your lures, use a SPRO swivel and a BreakAway fast clip.

BUT DON"T BUY ANY SNAP-SWIVELS!!!!!!

[Rudy]

No snap swivels here either. Spro swivel with a Breakaway clip (spinlink)works great... http://breakawayusa.com/shop/spinfastlinks.jpg

[ArtificialB8]

I only use swivels when throwing weedless spoons. With soft plastics I'll tie directly to the jig head. For topwaters I use quick-clips that make changing lures easy and don't affect the action.

[Gib]

Amen with the rest. NO snap-swivels; for you will regret it in due time.

I am not sure what brand or what they are called, but I use the little, black barrel swivel all the time.

It connects 20lb. to 10lb. I very seldom lose fish due to a break off. I even use this set-up when fishing the rocks in the surf catching large reds, sheephead, and drum.

As far as changing lures, don't worry, you will get so good and fast, that you can do it by feel, and be just as fast if you were using the forbidden snap-swivel.

[Big John]

Okay, there are plenty of swivel clip haters here, lol.

I always use a swivel clip, and have never, ever lost a fish or lure do to the clip. The key is correct sizing.

I like to wade fish in the surf and the laguana, so retying everytime you want to change out lures is impractical, not to mention time consuming,

Just make sure to use a heavier gauge than you think you need, and you'll be fine. If you are tempted to use a 2-0 swivel clip for lite jigheads, use a 3-0 instead.

Most often, it is using a swivel too small for the application that actually causes problems. Just like using a hook that is too small, it can be pulled straight by too big a fish. You don't target reds with 2-0 hooks, or sharks with 5-0 hooks. Same with swivel clips.

If throwing large topwaters, I always use a 4-0 swivel clip in the flats. 3-0s for small jigs and small top-waters. I use 5-0s for my 3/4 oz spoons in the surf, because you never know when a jack will smash into your spoon. For casting heavy spoon'r lures, I use 6-0 swivel clips.

People might think fish are spooked off by the oversize swivels, but that isnt the case in my experience.
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