swivels

catalac New Member Posts: 43	swivels Feb 21, 2011 12:22:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catalac on Feb 21, 2011 12:22:47 GMT -5 what type of swivels does everyone use, i almost 100% of the time use the slip rig even if i am using a float. i bought some eagle claw 3/0 barrel swivels off of ebay. got a good deal and they haven't broke yet

Smoothkip Administrator Posts: 2,538	swivels Feb 21, 2011 13:03:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Smoothkip on Feb 21, 2011 13:03:47 GMT -5 I use the 100# rated Berkley Mcmahon swivels. Never have one fail and never have had any with sharp edges from the factory.
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catfishhunter Member Posts: 206	swivels Feb 21, 2011 13:16:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catfishhunter on Feb 21, 2011 13:16:56 GMT -5 I use nothing but the swivels that Dave carries at Bottom Dwellers Tackle. They are good heavy swivels at a great price!
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Ramrod Member Posts: 132	swivels Feb 21, 2011 18:44:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramrod on Feb 21, 2011 18:44:53 GMT -5 I agree, I like the ones Dave offers from his site.
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bigcatpat Member Posts: 157	swivels Feb 21, 2011 23:59:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bigcatpat on Feb 21, 2011 23:59:05 GMT -5 I like Rosco crane swivels in 1/0 size.I don't like barrel swivels with braid because it seems to get caught up in them.
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Varmint_Sniper Member Catfish Freak Forever Posts: 490	swivels Mar 28, 2011 20:16:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Varmint_Sniper on Mar 28, 2011 20:16:02 GMT -5 I use Rosco crane swivels in 1/0 size never had 1 break or straighten out on me and there made in the usa
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pip Member Posts: 129	swivels Apr 28, 2012 13:04:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pip on Apr 28, 2012 13:04:23 GMT -5 Have any of you guys ever used the clear plastic looking swivels. they have a lb rating on them, i bought some but haven't used them yet.

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swivels Apr 29, 2012 22:34:46 GMT -5

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Have any of you guys ever used the clear plastic looking swivels. they have a lb rating on them, i bought some but haven't used them yet.

Never seen them before.

I fish for channels and whites and use different brands of swivels as long as there well made.

pip Member Posts: 129	swivels Apr 30, 2012 14:24:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pip on Apr 30, 2012 14:24:52 GMT -5 their called invisa-swivel

bobbybobber Member Posts: 283	swivels Apr 30, 2012 14:39:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobbybobber on Apr 30, 2012 14:39:07 GMT -5 i use a mixture,from from barrels,ball bearing,and crane,i use alot of 1/0-4/0 cranes got a heck of a deal on them .99 cents for a pack of 10 bought all they had

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