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(pcadd) wrote:

Just saw this and had basically the same question. Very good reply,
but one other thing that I have seen other's use is a snap swivel with
the spoon and with jigs. What do you thing? should a snap swivel be
used with spoons and jigs?

Depends on the kind of spoon really.

The Johnson Silver Minnow (with weed guard and single integral hook)
will definitely induce line twist. If you are using a baitcaster not so
much a problem but on a spinning reel it can be a disastor.

Some spoons are 'wobblers' and could be used with only a split ring.

When you are already using a shiny metal lure no reason not to use the
swivel in regard to spooking fish.

One reason some may avoid the snap swivel is that it is another point of
possible failure. And they sometimes do. However, having major line
twist and getting your line fouled can also cost you a fish or a shot at
a fish.

good fishin'

atljoe
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