essexman
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Joined: Oct 16, 2005
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Location: clacton on sea essex
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Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:17 pm |
 
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Use only quality rolling pattern swivels such as Berkley, Mustad or Leeda which are also made by Mustad. Bronze barrel swivels do not have the right construction to withstand casting forces, and they're even doubtful in the smaller sizes if you hook a decent fish. The eye can pull clear of the body.
Most anglers choose a swivel placed on the rig to take the hook length in too large a size. A rolling swivel size 10 will withstand a direct pull of 40lbs. Even a 50lb conger is beaten with a rod pull at the tip of maybe 5lbs maximum, and even this is notsustainable by the angler for long periods.
It's also important to remember that larger swivels only add weight to the rig and help to destroy bait presentation. For all normal shore situations, including winter codding, the size 10 is strong enough.
It doesn't matter whether the swivels have a round eye, or a diamond eye, though diamond eyes are the most frequent choice as a hook length swivel.
If you decide to use a swivel to connect the trace to the leader, then a size 6 round eye gives a reasonable strength cushion with a rating of 80lbs, though if you want one with more strength choose a size 4 which is rated to a pull of 110lbs. |
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