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I'm wanting to get some ball bearing swivels to help with line twist when using an inline spinner and curly tail grubs that spin.

 

What should I be looking for and from where?

  • Super User

Bazoo, I use Mepps #3 and #4 undressed spinners. I'm not sure about other brands, but with Mepps, I retrieve them just fast enough to get the blade spinning, and I never have line twist. Other brands may vary, and as been said Spro are good swivels. Sampo is my own favourite.

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  • Super User

Thanks all.

 

I have roostertails. I retrieve them slow, but still get line twist. Some worms I have twist too. I normally combat this by twisting the line the other way while the lure dangles then casting out to let the new opposite twist get up the line.

Rooster tails are the worst when it comes to line twist. The blades don’t spin as easily as Mepps or blue fox for example. Brand isn’t as critical as making sure the swivel is a bearing style. 

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  • Super User

I did buy some spro ball bearing swivels, and it has completely cured my line twist issues with roostertails.

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I see Bass Pro has some ball bearing swivels. They appear to be about $3.5 for 5. I didn't pick any up when I was there, because I wanted to see if I could find some reviews on them first. Anyone try those?

  • Super User

Sampo has been the gold standard for ball bearing swivels for a long time. 

Over 100 years I think.

https://www.samposwivels.com/products/sampo-products/snap-swivels

SPRO also makes a high quality unit as well.

https://www.spro.com/collections/swivels

IME, you can't go wrong either way.

:smiley:

A-Jay

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