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Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I think I'll tie directly, but I thought I read somewhere that you should use a swivel with some spinnerbaits because it puts twists in the line. Am I way off on that? Maybe chatterbaits don't require it but other spinnerbaits do?

Hi All, I just got into fishing this year and I'd like to introduce myself. I live in the Twin Cities, MN, and have been exploring the lakes around the cities. I'm mostly looking for bass, but our state's lakes are pretty well-known for walleye and northerns. I read a few fishing books and watched a bunch of YouTube videos and I'm excited to learn more on this forum!

Hi All, I just started getting into fishing this year. Today I tied my 3/8 oz. chatterbait to a size 12 Eagle Claw barrel swivel. It got caught up in some weeds/lily pads so I jerked it to get it free, only to find half of the barrel swivel remaining on my line. It really bummed me out because it was a brand new chatterbait (the first day I used it). So, I have a few questions. Are Eagle Claw barrel swivels known for breaking? I don't think I'll trust putting anything else on it now. What would be a more durable alternative? Also, I figured a swivel might be needed because the movement of the chatterbait could cause line twists. Is this an incorrect assumption? Do I need a swivel at all? Thanks!