Swivels

[jimalbert]

Simple question... or so i say... ball bearing or non ball bearing swivels?

 

Only question I am asking is because I bought a pretty good quality non ball bearing swivel and it seems to be working pretty decent.  Heres a link to what I bought.. http://www.seastriker.com/styled-16/index.html

 

The ones I ordered are the non ball bearing type with coastlock at the bottom of that link.  What are all of you guys using?  I guess one of the reasons I pose this question is because if you look at the Walker Deeper Diver 124's or the protrolls or any other flasher they are all non ball bearing.  Thoughts?

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

 

[kempie]

I always use bb swivels and have very little problems with line twist. I use bass pro size 1 cross lock.

[Sk8man]

The only thng I use NON ball bearing swivels on is sliders on the downriggers because it doesn't seem to make a big difference there and when they get tangled it isn't as expensive to lose them. I have found through experience that ONLY the SOLID RING ball bearing swivels are worth having nomatter what brand you use

[xracer4844]

this season we replaced pretty much everything with torpedo swivels - really like them

[TyeeTanic]

Definitely BB swivels. When you start getting spin doctors and meat rigs out there, you will definitely end up with line twist unless you use a good quality BB swivel.  If you get a fish on, it could be even worse.

[Tim Bromund]

this season we replaced pretty much everything with torpedo swivels - really like them

 

X2  torpedo diver swivels are awesome.

 

Tim

[Silver Fox]

X3

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[Missdemeanor]

X4..... Really nice. Wait a minute... Tim, Scott, and I agreeing on something? Lol.... Mark this day down! Lol

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Edited June 29, 2015 by Missdemeanor

[Legacy]

X4..... Really nice. Wait a minute... Tim, Scott, and I agreeing on something? Lol.... Mark this day down! Lol

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No kidding!!!

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[jimalbert]

Thanks for the heads up guys.. I appreciate the info and I will definitely buy some of the torpedo's when I need more.  I actually found a killer deal on #2 premium ball bearing swivels with coast locks (Gander Mountain brand) and I got 48 3 packs 144 total, for 26 bucks... cant beat that but it was a totally freak thing.  

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

[bayofquintecharters]

X5 on the torpedo swivels. I've been using them for 4 years now and love them. I like the rounded end and the secure clasp. The only thing is they can be a little tricky to open. You'll get a technique where you open and twist in one motion. By the end of a season I have indents in most of my nails from opening them. Lol.

Scott

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[GAMBLER]

Thanks for the heads up guys.. I appreciate the info and I will definitely buy some of the torpedo's when I need more.  I actually found a killer deal on #2 premium ball bearing swivels with coast locks (Gander Mountain brand) and I got 48 3 packs 144 total, for 26 bucks... cant beat that but it was a totally freak thing.  

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

Be careful buying off brand swivels.  Stick with the Torpedo, Spro or Sampos.  Some off brands are cheaper for a reason. 

[G-Daddy]

Be careful buying off brand swivels.  Stick with the Torpedo, Spro or Sampos.  Some off brands are cheaper for a reason. 

 

I drive 350 miles to the lake to fish. Towing the boat I get 10 mpg and empty about 16.   I am not going to cheap out on something like a swivel.

[zchapman]

What Size torpedo swivels does everyone use for kings?

[xracer4844]

What Size torpedo swivels does everyone use for kings?

 

Size 4 - good for 90 pounds

[Iceman]

Jim:

 

I have been using the #1's for Oneida, & the fingers, #2's for spoons on Lake Ontario, & #3's for flasher fly set ups.  No swivel failures in the last four years, & he is a site sponsor, can't get any better than that

 

John

 

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