Hooklegnth

[dave_H1]

I was just wondering can you use a hooklegnth using a swivel while floatfishing?

[ColinR]

Hi Dave - YES you can, you need "micro-swivel", these only weigh about the same as a No.8 shot.

 

[ 02 July 2002, 03:39 PM: Message edited by: ColinR ]

[Chris Shaw]

Yup, no problems with using a bigger swivel either if you are fishing the lift method.

[Hereford_angler]

Yeh there is no reason why you cant, its just that the weight of the swivel will affect your floats boyancy. If you are using the lift method it wont make a difference or a large float like a middy chubber.

[ayjay]

You can also use a small ring,which will weigh much less than a swivel.

[Steve Burke]

I often use a small snap so that I can quickly change hooklengths. In fact, one of the few times I don't is when I'm fishing on the drop when, as already pointed out, this can affect the buoyancy too much.

 

It's said that a micro swivel stop baits like double maggot from spinning. In my experience it helps but by no means solves the problem.

[Chris Plumb]

Using a swivel when float fishing has some distinct advantages especially when fishing rivers - particularly fast one as it cuts out line twist. Try retrieving a double maggot from 40 yards away on a fast stretch without one and you'll see what I mean!

 

Chris

[scoobs11]

Steve Burke:

 

 

It's said that a micro swivel stop baits like double maggot from spinning. In my experience it helps but by no means solves the problem.

try hooking one maggot through the head and one through the tail