[BAOSABI]

Does it matter if you like it or not? I thought you were worried about functionality not appearance.

 

[rtran]

Does it matter if you like it or not? I thought you were worried about functionality not appearance.

I played with one a while back and I straightened it.

 

[BAOSABI]

What was it rated for?

 

[rtran]

What was it rated for?

Unsure, I like this swivel/solid/split ring setup gman has shown

 

[jt2hunt]

i like to put a bimini swivel offshore knot san diego jam knot leader and then a knot that leaves a little loop and doesnt cinch down on the popper.

or a windon leader with the little loop knot(i cant remember the name)

 

[fathom]

Wouldn't this solve all your problems Rich. No knot of split ring pliers need for changing lures.

Rate for 150lbs. from Cabela's


Baosabi,

A snap swivel will fail you when you need it the most, a tropy fish.

Gman is using best popping setup. But invest is in a really good split ring plier to make changing easy.
That being said, my biggest fish always come when I tie directly to popper with worlds fair knot. a ugly knot that I can tie in the dark after 8 hrs of casting....

 

[Drifter]

For both jigs and poppers, I use the Page Rankin knot to tie my braid to Mono/Fluoro then a uni (with a half hitch) to tie directly to the lure. If I'm trolling, I use a swivel (to prevent line twist).
rtran, I'm on the Nov 11 DSH trip and we can compare setups if you're interested.

 

[rtran]

For both jigs and poppers, I use the Page Rankin knot to tie my braid to Mono/Fluoro then a uni (with a half hitch) to tie directly to the lure. If I'm trolling, I use a swivel (to prevent line twist).
rtran, I'm on the Nov 11 DSH trip and we can compare setups if you're interested.

I'm not on it, I wish I was!

 

[BAOSABI]

Baosabi,

A snap swivel will fail you when you need it the most, a tropy fish.

Gman is using best popping setup. But invest is in a really good split ring plier to make changing easy.
That being said, my biggest fish always come when I tie directly to popper with worlds fair knot. a ugly knot that I can tie in the dark after 8 hrs of casting....

I haven't caught anything big enough so I will take your word for it. On my last trip, I crimped my leader directly to the lure and the other end to a swivel. I would carry 3 or 4 differnt lures ridge up this way and just tie the swivel to my braided line. The only time I would use a split ring+ solid ring is if the ring on the lure is too sharp like on the Shibukis.

 

[Sportfisherman]

Baosabi ,

The weak link in your set up is the swivel shown in the image .

Jon .

 

[SpecialK]

Baosabi ,

The weak link in your set up is the swivel shown in the image .

Jon .
Yessir,
I have lost quite a few fish being a cheapo and buy those barrel wrap swivels...
You can get the Spro swivels pretty cheap also. I havent had one fail yet.

 

[Sportfisherman]

I agree with Mad Marlin in reversing the set up , that swivel will hit the tip top guide and crack the SIC ring .

Jon .

 

[gman]

I have never crqcked a guide using my set up

 

[papio]

Yeah swivel will crack a guide, but why would u want to wind a swivel up to the guides in the first place. Hehehe, takes practise and good 30/30 vision.

 

[Guest]

i've tied directly to the lure/popper and had a split/solid ring. yet to try a swivel.

2-3' leaders swapping in and out are not the way to go IMO....one leader connected to the braid with a Page Ranking/midknot/wind-on and then connect whatever hardware you prefer at the end. i change jigs much more often than lures/poppers so tying direct has worked fine for me.

 

[rtran]

That guide looks painful.

 

[BAOSABI]

Hey Rich, how are you connecting your leader to braid on your popping rod?

 

[Sportfisherman]

Baosabi ,

Let me help you with MidKnot ;

Jon .

 

[SkeeterRonnie]

you can put a bead on the line in front of the swivel so it wont go up and into the tip(guide) of the rod.

 

[Guest]

it depends if you are willing to use a very short leader. i prefer mine 10-20' long