rocket500 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Never had that happen before. Loaded up a nice cast and...hello Portugal! Figured it was just a mystery PowerPro break off (had one of those today too ) and found no it wasn't, I had half a Spro swivel- I can't remember the test, but much heavier than my line or leader. Swivel was new today, I always tie them to the leader and then tie to my main line on the beach. I don't re-use them, figure its cheap insurance. Lure was a 2oz Surface Tension. Lost another on the mystery break-off as well. If the guy from Line Stretcher is around, your're going to be selling a handful of plugs shortly as I'm forced to now re-stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip0ls Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 no need for terminal tackle, just use knots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket500 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Line twist? I always figured that would be a problem without a swivel somewhere in the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip0ls Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 havn't had a problem with no swivels and braid so far this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyondiver Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 A swivel is important with some spoons, but for plugs it really is not needed in most cases. Proud to be a NERB and I have the shirts to prove it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick9915 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I always use a swivel. Always. With braid, I feel like anything I can do to eliminate a little twist here and there, the better off I'll be. That being said. Yeah, swivels break like anything else I guess. I'd contact Spro and give them a lot number if you can. Give the other ones a good yank and see if they snap too. I know I wouldn't use any more from that same pack. You're an unlucky dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgred Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Krok no.7 Swivels A Curmudgeon's reputation for malevolence is undeserved. They're neither warped nor evil at heart. They don't hate mankind, just mankind's absurdities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first2wins Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I would say bad swivel, as many builders use spro swivels with their plugs. Small and strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST4FSH Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I would say bad swivel, as many builders use spro swivels with their plugs. Small and strong. Not GIBBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjog Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Tie direct to the plug/lure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Flat Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 With some lures, yes tying direct will work. However, with many lures tying direct will prohibit the movement. Spro are top notch swivels so I am surprised you had one break. Definitely a rare thing. Try breakaway clips too. "I would rather be on the water and catching nothing than at home and catching nothing" - ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsandstriper Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 if you are using conventional for a plug, you dont really need a swivel. but anytime you use spinning gear, there will be line twist due to the way the line is layed on the spool. therefore i consider a swivel necessary for spinning gear. try ball bearing swivels if you are really worried. they are expensive but they might be worth it, especially if you can afford more expensive plugs FISH ON!!!!!!! I like turtles Ditch troll once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenyee Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 FWIW, I think the surface tensions splash better w/ swivels... I use the spro power swivels as well and have had no issues with them... Canal: 12Me: 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch Jigger Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not GIBBS They use them on their Pro series. "…if catching fish is your only objective, you are either new to the game or too narrowly focused on measurable results.” - D. Stuver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket500 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm not upset about it, I'm sure its a freak occurence. If it happened a couple of more times I might avoid Spro, but they've been fine for me historically over tens of thousands of casts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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