Sometimes I like to swap out baits fairly frequently. So what I have taken to doing is usually running my mainline (typically braid) to a small power clip (photo 1).
Then I will pre-rig leaders to my bait setups using whatever line I’m typically using for leader (usually flouro) by tying a small barrel swivel to one end, and running the other end to the lure/hook/bait (photo 2).
I then use this to be able to quickly swap out by just attaching the barrel swivel end to the power clip (photo 3).
Am I actually handicapping myself in any way by doing this? If so, what could rigging in this way potentially be doing that’s harming my bite ratio and/or hookup ratio?
Posted by Cwaynejames
2 Comments
Bro I use swivels on everything and catch fish. I use them for lures on my bait caster, catfish Rigs on those set ups.
I never get skunked.
I do this as well, but with a small swivel snap. That way I can switch up different rigs, and it helps prevent any line twist if there is any. Sometimes, I tie up new rigs with line I find lying around on the ground. Reduce, recycle, reuse, my dude. I don’t think it handicaps much.