misfish Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) A while back,Terry and I went shopping for some terminal tackle. We came across these 3 barrel swivels. He tells me,they are to help with line twists. So we both grab some. I can tell you,that after several outings so far,I have yet to encounter any line twist.Last season was a whine. Im still side casting,with the odd try at the wallis cast,(getting there) They are pretty much a micro swivel.(amazing what they make these days)I also black maker them to get rid of the bling bling. Hope this helps others with the twist problem. Edited October 27, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I had those in my hands yesterday but put them back on the rack as I didn't think I'd did them for what I was doing. Certainly good to hear they work well, may have to try them when jiggin spoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I had those in my hands yesterday but put them back on the rack as I didn't think I'd did them for what I was doing. Certainly good to hear they work well, may have to try them when jiggin spoons. There's another good idea . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I've never seen those before. Now I need some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 A while back,Terry and I went shopping for some terminal tackle. We came across these 3 barrel swivels. He tells me,they are to help with line twists. So we both grab some. I can tell you,that after several outings so far,I have yet to encounter any line twist.Last season was a whine. Im still side casting,with the odd try at the wallis cast,(getting there) They are pretty much a micro swivel.(amazing what they make these days)I also black maker them to get rid of the bling bling. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/brianb64/001-19.jpg Hope this helps others with the twist problem. The single barrel swivel is what I use for trout fishing on my slip bobber rigs and never had any issues with line twist The triple looks like over kill to me but mind you, never seen any of these on the shelves at any of the sports store in my area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Last year I bought the Mustad micro swivels. Very small as it says. Line never twists. I use it as a joiner from the main line to the fluro leader on a float set up. Jb's put me on to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Davey,the small one, is a MICRO. I got line twists.Are you sure your getting out enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Davey,the small one, is a MICRO. I got line twists.Are you sure your getting out enough. Mine are the 3 barrel. Almost a micro.lol..I'm getting out again tomorrow,still not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 In 30 plus years of float fishing for steelhead I've never tied on a swivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 In 30 plus years of float fishing for steelhead I've never tied on a swivel. I don't use them either, and I can wallis cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 In 30 plus years of float fishing for steelhead I've never tied on a swivel. Not side casting are you?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Not side casting are you?. Never have, not sure I'd even know how. Also never use a float with the line running on the outside, line through floats only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Never have, not sure I'd even know how. Also never use a float with the line running on the outside, line through floats only. See how much I still have to learn! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 In 30 plus years of float fishing for steelhead I've never tied on a swivel. So no line twist? What floats are you using Chris? Be nice to try something new. don't use them either, and I can wallis cast. Nice,must be a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 So no line twist? What floats are you using Chris? Be nice to try something new. Nice,must be a gift. I'll teach you, but then we'd need to meet up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 So no line twist? What floats are you using Chris? Be nice to try something new. For many years Brian I made my own but these days mostly store bought. The type is simple, a removable stem through the center to pass the line through, no (potential) rotation as you haul it back in. Simply there's no right or wrong, just go with what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I know what yer talking about.Old school. I have some of them. I,ll give it a try. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Old school. Yep, that'd be me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yep, that'd be me. One room that went from SK to grade 12... oh sorry, that be my Mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 One room that went from SK to grade 12... oh sorry, that be my Mother! LOL Grade 12, school goes that high....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 LOL Grade 12, school goes that high....... Yup. but really 14 if you include 2 years of kindergarden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Swivel above the float, slip floats, Wallis cast or using braid are all ways to avoid line twist. I run a swivel above my float with braid, no line twist issues ever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snidley Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Or float with a baitcaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) Swivel above the float, slip floats, Wallis cast or using braid are all ways to avoid line twist. I run a swivel above my float with braid, no line twist issues ever.... I run the swivel below the float Bill. Main to my lead I find if I have a break off,I get the float and swivel back. Edited October 27, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Main line (Nanofil) to swivel, to shot line and float (Ultragreen Mono), to swivel, to lead. Alot of rigging, but the heavy Nano and Ultragreen rarely break off. I find with the fast, heavy rod I use I was pulling too many hooks without a shock/shot leader of mono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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