Swivels on dipsey

[SALMONBOY35]

I just wondered do you all run swivels on the snubber and then down at spin doctor? I.e. on both ends of the 5-6 ft line between?

Also i fish out of Olcott, ny.

I am looking for a mechanic to work on a OMC sterndrive.

If anyone can recommend one around the area..i would really appreciate it..

I will be fishing jul 13-20..then wanted to get the work done before i come back up in august

Thanks

Good luck everyone and be safe out there

[Tim Bromund]

I haven't used snubbers in years. 

 

A quality ball bearing snap swivel at the diver side of the leader and just a small duolock snap at the lure end.

 

As far as the Mechanic, Jim Evarts at the Boat Doctors in Olcott is very good (corner of Rte 18 and Jackson St), which is a good thing since he is also the ONLY boat mechanic in Olcott.

 

Tim

[BAZOOKAJOE]

I tie on a 8 ft section of 30 lbs big game to the dipsey. No snubber and the the other end to one of the dream weaver swivels that comes with a spin dr. For spoons I do a 8 ft section of 20 lbs Floro and a small swivel.

[MeanMachine]

2nd this!!

I haven't used snubbers in years.

A quality ball bearing snap swivel at the diver side of the leader and just a small duolock snap at the lure end.

As far as the Mechanic, Jim Evarts at the Boat Doctors in Olcott is very good (corner of Rte 18 and Jackson St), which is a good thing since he is also the ONLY boat mechanic in Olcott.

Tim

[Adk1]

what lb swivels does everyone use? I have read 30lb?

[BAZOOKAJOE]

I'd go stronger.  You need a quality swivel:  sampo, torpedo or dreamweaver~IMO.

[Dandyeyes]

Dock osch is moblie out of kendall for boat repair or you can drop it off at his house . He does excellent work and ive been using him for about 10 years. His name is Dave and his number is 585-766-2284

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[ReelPower]

Can't beat Jim at Boat Doctors....he's helped me with several emergency repairs and did not gouge me on the price.

[SALMONBOY35]

Thanks to all for the info..

I will get somebody to do the work.

Its not that my boat doesnt run...

But just wanted to replace a few parts.

Tight lines

Everyone

[Adk1]

I guess I do not understand the lb rating on swivels..Was in a store last night looking at eagle claw ball bearing swivels. they are numbered..1,2,3 etc..what does that mean? I did not see any lb rating on the package

[John E Powell]

I guess I do not understand the lb rating on swivels..Was in a store last night looking at eagle claw ball bearing swivels. they are numbered..1,2,3 etc..what does that mean? I did not see any lb rating on the package

 

_{That is their sizing nomenclature to differentiate among the sizes of swivels in their line. There isn't really an industry standard on sizing that translates to strength. The quality of the swivel and snap determine how strong a snapswivel is. Often a top of the line snapswivel in a smaller size will be stronger than a cheap snapswivel in a larger size.}

 

_{Personally I would be hesitant to use a product where the manufacturer has made a decision not to print a rated capacity on the packaging. To me this indicates it will not compare well to other brands. Moreover, some companies make lesser and better snapswivels to sell at different price points. Some of the better brands I am familiar with are Sampo, Spro, Dreamweaver, and Torpedo.}

Edited May 31, 2013 by John E Powell

[Sk8man]

John is right....stay with good swivels ...it is one of the most important items...stay away from the chaepo split ring type no matter what....the depression in them can cut your line especially with good sized fish....speaking from experience