BALLS DEEP 2 Posted August 12, 2012 Lost 2 dipsys,spin doctors and flies saturday morning on seneca. The reason why i lost them is because the snap swivels I bought are junk!! My releases were not set to tight because I checked them before I sent them out. Does anyone know of good strong swivels that would work up on Ontario for dipsys and cheaters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortigan 2 Posted August 12, 2012 Dream weavers, Torpedo, Sampo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokeOff 3 Posted August 12, 2012 dream weavers. I think #4 is what i use for dipsys/flashers. and #2's and 3's for spoons. a bit expensive but worth it when you don't lose tackle or fish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo1945 8 Posted August 12, 2012 Could it have broken at the knot? were you using a floro leader? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BALLS DEEP 2 Posted August 12, 2012 mono leader and you could just see where the swivel just pulled out and bent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray koziatek 0 Posted August 12, 2012 So ya saved how much at wallmart? as you know now ya ant fishing bluegills "Termanal Tackle" is not the place to save a few bucks at 6.00 a spoon and 15.00 to 25.00 for a spinny setup ya learn real quick,,,, but sometimes a wild thrasing wraped up Bow, or Landlock will twist out a split ring or swivel no matter how good it is .but very very seldom... also be shure ya deploy them spinnies with care as sometimes you can sorta "double back" the swivel on itsself and yer line will twist off at the release.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p3434 23 Posted August 12, 2012 I use sampo now. 4 years ago I broke off 4 eagle claw swivels , spend the extra money and buy good swivels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BALLS DEEP 2 Posted August 12, 2012 What do you mean by "double back" Ray? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BALLS DEEP 2 Posted August 12, 2012 Does anyone know if the ball bearing swivels they sell at wal-mart are any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo1945 8 Posted August 12, 2012 Just purchased these and I really lik'em SPRO Ball-Bearing Swivels with Coastlock Snap – Black http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search_c ... 011%207352 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Water 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Does anyone know if the ball bearing swivels they sell at wal-mart are any good? DO NOT BUY CHEAP SWIVELS!!! Like everyone said, get some good Coastlock swivels and save yourself a lot of agony and tackle. Large Torpedo swivels are a little less expensive but work fine also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost a lure 14 Posted August 13, 2012 What brand are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markmonkey1 0 Posted August 13, 2012 i've had best results with SPRO and sampo brands, coastal type... not cheap compared to the walmart eagle claws...but i've learned the hard way not to let the swivel be the weakest link! lotta $ attached behind it!!! [ Post made via Mobile Device ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Hunter 1 Posted August 13, 2012 Sampo coast locks here. When your hooked up on that that 30 plus lb'er, last thing you want to happen is your swivel(s) coming unglued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkeye625 15 Posted August 13, 2012 I have 3 broken cablelas deluxe swivels laying on my dash from the spring derby as a reminder not to use them. Dreamweavers for me. Haven't had one of them fail yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jekyll 1 Posted August 13, 2012 Torpedo swivels are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo1945 8 Posted August 13, 2012 Yo Hawkeye625, Were they Cabela's brand or SPRO/Sampo ... and were they coast lock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trout Bum 0 Posted August 13, 2012 My vote is also for the SPRO. They are the best small size ones I have ever used. Never had one come apart yet. Whatever you get make sure they have welded rings and NOT split rings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipper19 11 Posted August 13, 2012 Like the torpedo. Different design, but very trustworthy so far. Less expensive than Sampo or Dreamweaver. So far not so good luck with either Cabella or Bass pro store brand. Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Water 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Torpedo swivels are great. I have one he!! of a time getting the Torpedo swivels open, so the fish probably would too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTex 0 Posted August 16, 2012 Dreamweavers.......................Period Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jekyll 1 Posted August 16, 2012 If you are having trouble openinig Torpedo swivels you are doing it wrong. They open very easily if you do it right. Fish can't open them. Now, Berkly clips are hard to open.....maybe I open those wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishhunter22 0 Posted August 16, 2012 spro coastalock, black snap swivels, welded ring. never had one open up, unless i forget to close it correctly. i have learned the hard way and lost a fair number of fish as well as tackle. DONT CHEAP OUT ON SWIVELS! top notch equipment=fish of a life time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishkiller16 0 Posted August 16, 2012 TORPEDO TORPEDO TORPEDO #2-55lbs #4-90lbs they will not open or fail [ Post made via Android ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkeye625 15 Posted August 16, 2012 Neo, They were cabelas brand that broke. Actually still have the swivel but the snap broke on all 3. I think they were the cross locks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites