Best fishing swivels & snaps according to redditors
We found 22 Reddit comments discussing the best fishing swivels & snaps. We ranked the 18 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 22 Reddit comments discussing the best fishing swivels & snaps. We ranked the 18 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I'm headed out for a two week bike tour through southern Wisconsin and plan on hitting a few creeks, rivers, and ponds along the way. From the DNR site it looks like mostly Brown, Brook, and Rainbow are in these areas.
It's a broad and general question, so you are likely to get similarly broad advice.
I am assuming you are talking about spin-fishing rather than fly fishing. I'd say:
Get a spinning (not casting) rod, and a spinning (not 'baitcasting') reel. Match your rod to your fish, your reel to your rod, and your line to your reel. The easiest thing to do is buy a combo LIKE THIS because the components are matched already.
If you want to roll-your-own setup:
ROD The rod will say what "weight" it is: ultra-light, Light, ..., heavy). Trout are usually light or ultra-light depending on the size they grow where you are fishing. Unless you know the trout are > 2 lbs. in weight, go with "Light"
REEL The reel should match the rod, look for a 1000 series for Light, or an ultralite for UL. More important though, the spool of the reel will list the how much of which line it can hold in terms of pounds of test. and length. e.g. My ultra-light reel will hold 100 yards of 4 lb. line (still on Imperial measurements here in US). For a Light rod, look for a reel that shows 6 - 8 lb test. About 150 yards of 6 lb is a good target.
LINE Get what is listed on the reel. Monofilament is fine, don't worry about flourocarbon, coated or braided lines.
TIPPET Do get some flourocarbon "tippet" and the smallest barrel swivels you can find. Trout have excellent eyesight, and the tippet is much harder for them to see because it is smaller and flourocarbon is invisible in water. This makes your terminal tackle less 'spooky.' 5x tippet is a good match for 6 lb test. 6x for ultralight. Do this even if you bought the combo above.
RIGGING Generally you will put your main line on the reel's spool and out to a swivel, then a few feet of the lighter, more expensive tippet to your terminal tackle. e.g. My ultralight setup is 4 lb. mono main line to a size 7 swivel and 7x flouro tippet to the terminal tackle. You probably want 6 lb to 5x, and 8 lb. to 5x is totally fine if you buy a combo with 8 lb.
TERMINAL TACKLE For reservoirs you want to use floating bait, tubes/jigs, and lures (inline spinners and/or spoons) from shore. From a boat, same, but more emphasis on spoons. Lures are a blast, but will cost you a LOT of money to acquire a good variety of them. I recommend bait and tubes/jigs if you are just starting out.
Floating Bait If you are shore-fishing, this is going to be your friend. Get some floating bait (real worms, dough, nuggets, etc.) and set up a Carolina Rig. Real worms are the best bait IMO, but they do not float naturally. You have to put air in them with a hypo. If you are just starting out, the artificial baits are fine. Rig it up, throw it in, take the slack out of the line and wait for the lunkers to come get some.
Tubes & Jigs These take more skill, but can produce a lot of fish. If you are fishing snaggy, moving water like rivers I recommend these as the top way to fish (lures are expensive and easy to lose in rivers.) Get a Trout Magnet or Crappie Magnet kit and you have everything you need.
Lures Inline spinners like Panther Martins (esp. the black/yellow dot & yellow/red dot) and Mepps Algias crush Sierra trout, not sure what their Eton comrades prefer. Keep the weight between 1/16 oz. and 1/8 oz. unless the trout are big (match the lure weights that are often listed on your rod) Good spoons here include the Acme Kastmaster, Thomas Bouyant and Super Duper. The rule here that the heavier the lure, the better it casts and the more potentially off-putting it is to a smallish fish like a trout.
Lure Selection The specifics of lure size, color and action can have a big impact on whether you get bites. What works one day may not work the next. This is how you can end up buying a LOT of lures. In general, you want to use light/bright colored lures in clear water and/or bright days and dark lures in turbid water or dimly lit days. THIS THREAD as well as THIS OTHER THREAD has some more detailed info on lure colors, sizes and brands I recommend.
You may also want to check out Fly and Bubble fishing which lets you use a spin rod to cast flies. It's a hoot and pretty effective: Get some adjustable spin floats, some flies and start fly and bubble fishing. Elk Hair Caddis sizes 12 - 18 are good, as are nymphs, and Mayfly imitations. Talk to local fly fishermen to see which bugs are good for your reservoir.
GETTING THE STUFF THAT WORKS Talk to the fishing outfitters near where you fish. They will tell you how the bite is, what the fish like, and where to do your fishing. Invaluable advice to prevent buying the entire world to cover all the bases.
HOW TO FISH This is super situational, but in general trout want to ingest more energy than they expend, i.e. they don't want to die. They like cold water near sources of food (bugs) and cover (rocks, brush, etc.). If you are fishing moving water, take the time to learn to READ THE WATER. Trout use moving water as a conveyor belt that brings them food. In reservoirs, you want to look for spots that are shallow enough to support plants and bugs, with deep water and/or good structure/cover nearby. Trout here will generally be cruising slowly or hanging in the water. Ideally, you will put your bait or lure near enough to entice without spooking them. If the trout are jumping or rising through the surface, they are eating insects from the surface film (emergers or fallen fliers), this would be a great time for the fly and bubble technique mentioned previously.
Generally THERE ARE TONS OF VIDEOS that cover whatever specific scenario you are going to pursue.
The most important technique is getting good at SETTING THE HOOK. It's hard to catch fish if you are bad at this.
FISH HANDLING
Trout are covered in protective slime:
Mash the barbs on your hooks if you are doing catch and release.
Hemostats/forceps are the easiest way to remove hooks from fish
Turning the fish upside-down will make them less frantic in their flopping.
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I hope that helps, have fun!
$0.68 on Amazon.
Why don't you get speed clips. My dad uses these and he hasn't had a problem with them.
I'm not sure if Amazon links are still blocked but I'll try. I ordered these some time back and have a pretty good bit of wire done on them by now and they are holding up great. I also put two in series so if one binds, the second has a chance to spin and keep the core spinning.
In case it doesn't work, it's Matzuo brand, pack of 5 for about $10.
Matzuo Stainless Steel Ball Bearing Interlock Swivel - Pack of 5 (3, Nickel- Black Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007P15DY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sy1ezbPGTR2E9
Fuck swivels. Switched to these about a year ago. Never going back.
https://www.amazon.com/TACTICAL-ANGLERS-Power-Clips-50lbs/dp/B00CFTOB22/ref=zg_bs_3410201_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HG0GB35BZNS589AMZ5WA
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what about a barrel swivel for fishing ?
They are rated for up to 1300 pound and a lot cheaper than the other swivel hooks mentioned here.
something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alwonder-Fishing-Terminal-Connector-Accessories/dp/B07VJXZP9K/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=barrel%2Bswivel&qid=1565980252&s=gateway&sr=8-41&th=1&psc=1
I am using a magnet like these
http://www.amazon.com/Applied-Magnets-Neodymium-Earth-Cubes/dp/B0012DM8H2/
And I also use small rings on all my keys like these
http://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Split-Assorted-Fishing/dp/B003CU8PP2/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1382071971&sr=1-6&keywords=small+split+rings
I use these, but they're meant to be used with lures. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QX94G98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OD3pDbPNFM4WE
The swivels are These ones from Amazon I have some size 3 and size 9 chained together. The rest of the hardware is from big radio control airplanes. I have some 4-40 Titanium turnbuckles and Some 4-40 Clevis' that my spinners are attached to. This allows me to crank the turnbuckle to add as much tension as I want to the cores. It keeps everything perfectly parallel and it helps tremendously in keeping things flat when your working with 3-4 cores. It's probably less than $30 total in hardware including the spinners and damn does it make a huge difference.
Here is a better look at the vise and drill ends of the setup.
These are what I use
I feel anything you try to buy will be too short. Also those mounting plates would need a flatish surface. But, you can make your own. Buy light duty cable and some cripping sleeves. Cut the cable to the length you want and seal the ends into loops with the crimping sleeves. Wrap the cable around the rift headband and feed one end into the other end through the loop. Wrap the other end around something sturdy that can't be moved and lock a padlock around the cable and the loop. Now you can remove the cable without damaging the rift. or having to cut the cable when you are done and make in any length you want. You might want to add a fabric tube around the loop that goes around the rift to avoid anyone having their hair pulled.
Hey /u/lvlI0cpu , I have the same kayak. Not much my kayak needs, but I recently started using suffix advanced 832 lead core to troll. It's a lead core line that sinks about 7ft per color or so. It all depends on speed. It's probably been my greatest addition to trolling from the kayak. That way I don't have to use a lot weight, or let out a lot of line.
https://www.rapala.com/sufix/lead-core/832-advanced-lead-core/832andreg-advanced-lead-core/832+Advanced+Lead+Core.html
Even if he uses it, sometimes the line can get in bad shape and needs replaced after a good days fishing due to line twist and such. Pick some good small size ball bearing swivels too. You want them to be small enough to go through the first eye of a rod. So you don't have to mess with a super long leader hanging every where.
the smallest ones here:
https://www.amazon.com/JSHANMEI-Strength-Bearing-Connectors-Saltwater/dp/B01JFPZ7BM
You say northern, so I'm assuming he likes to troll for walleye, hybrid bass, maybe occasional trout. This line would work for that.
Sure! 40-ish bucks worth of hooks swivels and weights and braided mainline and mono leader. 5 bucks worth of powerbait(worms are free if you wanna dig) 30 dollars a year for fishing license(depending on what state you live in). Carpool with a couple friends to a lake or river, if one has a boat that's cool but you don't need one. A 30 dollar rod and reel set works. Don't need a 400 dollar rod to catch 2 pound trout. If you go once a week and catch a few fish then you more than break even. Start out cost is low as well as accruing expenses. You only need to keep buying bait and a yearly fishing license
Lines: [braided main line] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OPKT9I0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - [Mono leader line] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T7WAN4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Hooks: [#8 baithooks] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186XEATY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Sinkers: [assorted sinker set] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V2R2E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Swivels: [These even have swivels, which aren't pictured] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YMJ6ONC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - [heres a picture of the snaps] (http://i.imgur.com/BJeHUso.jpg)
Powerbait: [Take your pick of different colors and scents to see what works where you fish at] (https://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Powerbait-Glitter-Rainblow-1-75-Ounce/dp/B0000AV1L0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478070992&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbait)
Rod and reel:[If you go to an outdoors store you can find even cheaper] (https://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Spinning-Combo-Medium-7-Feet/dp/B00LV00CZG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1478070582&sr=8-4&keywords=fishing%2Brod%2Band%2Breel&th=1&psc=1)
All of those one time expenses comes up to 63.30, that includes a rod and reel, lines, hooks, weights, sinkers, snap swivels and a jar of bait. The only thing you need to buy after that is bait every now and again for 4~ dollars
As for the license, it depends where you are, some places it's as cheap at 9 dollars a year, some places its 40.
As for getting my monies worth, I think I do, fresh fish is expensive. That's not even including the experience of it. I love going out into nature and relaxing with friends, catching a few fish and eating them for dinner is pretty fun
Ironically the cheapest no-rolls I've ever found were at a mom and pop shop where everything else was pretty marked up. I never shop at super outdoor world places like bass pro, but I go there with my friends to get inspiration from their overpriced shit. Walmart is the best overall prices you will find. Second to that is aliexpress, but the shipping times are killer. Amazon has some good deals. I got these JSHANMEI 5 Sizes 120 Piece 3 Way Swivels Crossline Swivels Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S4CFZB0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_m8LU1CRAGHarj
Anyway. Simpler is generally better for me. Many of my friends have just a hook on the end with a single no roll.
Yeah thats good stuff. Someone else mentioned rigging foams which also look pretty handy.
So you like to just tie them on. Any thoughts around using a quick snap to attach them?
https://www.amazon.com/100pcs-Barrel-Swivel-Connector-Fishing/dp/B00AEGE9C0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493403170&sr=8-4&keywords=fishing+snaps
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That'll twist your line and increase the chance of snapping. Use theese instead: https://www.amazon.ca/Thundermist-Lure-Company-T-Turn-Equipment/dp/B005GY37W8