Best answer
Take a cutter and remove the swivel attached to them. They come on and off a LOT faster,with cold hands,than the snaps shown above. They are meant for inshore saltwater fishing butwork great for ice fishing.
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What is a Swivel used for in fishing?
The other use for a swivel is to stop sinkers or bobbers from moving past a certain point on the fishing line. If you have a sliding sinker, you probably don want it sliding all the way down to the bait and lure, because this can create problems.
Do you need a swivel for jig fishing?
When fishing with a jig, there is no need to use a swivel. Adding a swivel increases the chance that your lure breaks off, and since jigs don spin, there are zero benefits to using a swivel. Just like with some of the other lures out there, some people like using a snap swivel because it easier to swap out lures.
Do you need a swivel when fishing with a spinner?
When fishing with a spinner such as a Rooster Tail, you only need to use a swivel if you檙e trolling. These lures are designed to spin around completely, and if you don use a swivel, your line will twist a lot. Anytime I檓 trolling with a spoon or spinner, I檒l use a swivel.
How do you use a swivel reel?
Let explain how you actually use a swivel. So, you have the fishing line that comes off your reel, Tie the end of the line onto one end of the swivel, one of the loops. Now, you will get another length of fishing line, generally no more than 1 or 2 feet at the most, and tie that to the other end of the swivel.