Does a "Snap-Swivel" really reduce the number of strikes?

I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for sal****er trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.

Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel.

If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-)

If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here.

THANKS,
Gene

"GeneS" wrote in message
...
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for sal****er trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.

Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel.

***I use PowerPro all the time and don't find it a pain to tie. Use either
a regular Palomar knot or a standard Improved Clinch Knot. The only thing
that I do different with the Improved Clinch is make SEVEN wraps around the
mainline before I finish off the knot.


If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-)

***I don't use a snap swivel unless I'm using a lure that causes excessive
line twist, like an in-line spinner. I prefer to tie direct instead.

If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here.

***I haven't seen anything conclusive yet.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
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G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

THANKS,
Gene

The barrel swivel adds a potential failure point between you and the fish,
Gene, and you don't need a swivel with most baits. What you're really
looking for is just a good quality quick-snap -- something like the
Fast-Lock Bass Snap from Bass Pro Shops. They come on Luhr-Jenson crankbaits
already, taking the place of the split rings.

Joe


"GeneS" wrote in message
...
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for sal****er trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.

Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel.

If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-)

If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here.

THANKS,
Gene

I swear by Duo-Lock snaps, but of course never on a bare hook where you
should always tie direct. I use swivels ONLY when fishing spoons and tiny
in-line spinners (SW spinnerbaits totally eliminate the need for ever using
any larger in-line spinners).

--
Bob Rickard
(AKA Dr. Spinnerbait)
www.secretweaponlures.com
--------------------------=x O')))

"Joe Haubenreich" rofbmail (at) secretweaponlures (dot) com wrote in
message ...
The barrel swivel adds a potential failure point between you and the fish,
Gene, and you don't need a swivel with most baits. What you're really
looking for is just a good quality quick-snap -- something like the
Fast-Lock Bass Snap from Bass Pro Shops. They come on Luhr-Jenson
crankbaits
already, taking the place of the split rings.

Joe


"GeneS" wrote in message
...
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for sal****er trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.

Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel.

If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-)

If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here.

THANKS,
Gene

See abpf for a quick tying strong knot, then throw those snap-swivels away.

--
Craig Baugher
Be Confident, Focused, but most of all Have FUN!

I found this article interesting:
http://www.sal****ersportsman.com/sa...584098,00.html

Gene




"GeneS" wrote in message
...
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for sal****er trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.

Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel.

If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-)

If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here.

THANKS,
Gene

Rarely does a snap swivel reduce the fish catching IMHO. There are times in
clear water when fishing small baits that it can make a diffreence. I know
I was fishing 1/16 oz in line spinners on light tackle in Oak Creek once
many years ago, and I just couldn't get bit. I switched to tieing the baits
directly to the line and I started picking up a few fish. (trout) I would
clip off the bait and snap out the line every 20 or so casts to try and
straighten out the line twist.

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"GeneS" wrote in message
...
I'm installing new PowerPro 30# line on all my reels today.
I mostly fish for sal****er trout, reds, & flounder in the
Gulf Coast bays, and bass in the freshwater lakes.

Question:
I have heard that it is a pain to tie the PowerPro line.
Is there a "Snap-Swivel" out there that I can use that
will allow me to test different lures, etc. - without
scaring off the fish? Once I have found the lure, etc. that
I want to use, I can tie it to another rod & reel less the
snap-swivel.

If so, what size & brand of snap-swivel? I have never been
really clear on this subject. I have used snap-swivels on lures
in both salt & fresh water & caught fish. Then again, I really
do not know how many I lost either:-)

If anyone has ever seen good scientific data on the subject, please
post a link here.

THANKS,
Gene

I never use the swivels, I think that the less gadgets you put in the
water the better! But what do I know....a guy took me salmon fishing in
Canada once, and he tied on something that looked like a windmill
fanblade, and caught a 20 lb salmon grin.