Do you guys use them in BWCA? I typically am not a swivel guy, but last year after a week of fishing hard in the BWCA I was struggling with line twists and was thinking a swivel would solve that issue and might help with the occasional bite off.

I would never consider them for jig fishing, but was thinking about putting them on when I am throwing cranks, spoons, and spinners.

I wouldn't think the fish up here would be particularly finicky but figured I would ask. I leave in 3 days so of course the BWCA is all I think about. I might as well not even be at work this week!!

Thanks Guys,
Brian

Cranks use a snap, spoons and spinners use a swivel. I never would, but I've seen some guys put an inline barrel swivel about 3-4' up their line while vertical jigging rivers. The less hardware between you and the fish the better in most cases, but every presentation demands a little different twist. Pardon the pun..

I use swivels. I use a lot of braid on the main line and like a fluorocarbon leader. I was also persuaded by QueticoMike when discussing the Zulu presentation that, at times, having your lure look like it's chasing something smaller can be a trigger.

Always use a barrel swivel when trolling.

Thanks guys, I picked some up and will do some experimenting.

quote Pinetree: "Always use a barrel swivel when trolling. "

Why? Cranks don't spin and the extra weight of a barrel impedes their action. If the lure spins I can see using a barrel, but if not a simple snap should do...or direct tie even better.

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quote Pinetree: "Always use a barrel swivel when trolling. "

Why? Cranks don't spin and the extra weight of a barrel impedes their action. If the lure spins I can see using a barrel, but if not a simple snap should do...or direct tie even better."

Well some of it is with spoons and also I like the ease of a easy ball bearing snap swivel in changing lures. I really don't think it impedes the action because of a fairly large lure. I use fairly small swivel.
Yes on smaller lures. Also I guess I get lazy in cutting my line etc. and changing lures.

I use a swivel when in fishing crank baits, or spoons. I use a keel weight that has a swivel when using spinners. I also use a swivel on a titanium leader with toothy fish.

When you test them; try a good ball bearing swivel.

Always take a few never use them....maybe I shouldn't take them.

I always have 8, 10 or12 pound line on my reels. I use a high quality ball bearing swivel to attach a 4 or 6 pound leader that goes to whatever I am fishing with. Set your drag right and you can easily catch an 8or10 pound fish with a four pound leader.

I use swivels when lindy rigging, bottom bouncing, slip bobbers, and especially when trolling spoons for walleyes. I hate line twist especially, and I often use flourocarbon leaders. As previously mentioned- set your drag, you'll be amazed by the size of fish you can land on light flouro leaders.

I always use a good quality ball bearing swivel with my Zulu rigs.

There is no need to use swivels on lures like crankbaits and may actually be counterproductive. Remove the split ring and employ a snap. Either a cross lock or my favorite, a fas snap, can be used to great effect.

On lures which spin, think spoons and spinners, a ball bearing snap swivel is a must. If zero line twist is desired add a ball bearing barrel swivel some 18" above the the snap swivel. Do not be overly concerned about such a presentation as it will appear your lure is giving chase to a small minnow.

If you notice a buildup of line twist do not ignore it. Remove all terminal tackle and let the line out behind your vessel and paddle or motor about a bit and that will remedy the issue.

"There is no need to use swivels on lures like crankbaits and may actually be counterproductive."

Granted, I'm no master, but is there an echo in here?

I always use a swivel for spinners and spoons, this is a time where a high quality expensive swivel is totally worth the price. Sampo or Spro are both quality swivels.