I've been fishing the drop shot for 4 seasons now. I know some of you frown on using a swivel between your main line and the DS leader. However, I'm a believer, in that the swivel does help line twist a bit; and in my experience, has had no ill effects on my productivity. All that said, I've found a new product which some of you may/may not be aware of. It's called the Spro "Power Swivel". This tiny little bugger is incredible. I am now using the smallest size (size #10) between my main line and my fluoro leader. This swivel is about the size of an ant! And, it's rated for 35# test! Incredible. But it gets better. Grab one eye with a pair of needle nose pliers and blow on the other end. It spins! More than equal to the more expensive ball bearing swivels - IMO. So, for you folks not apalled by using a swivel in this presentation, I think you should take a serious look at these bad boys!  ;D

Thanks, I've been using a larger size with good results. I'll give those a try.

Redwing Tackle has ant swivals. Available all around the great lakes. They are a standard for Steelheading.

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I would need a scanning electron microscope to tie that thing on.

I'd be too afraid that if I did hook up with a giant, that the thing wouldn't hold up, even though it says it's rated to 35#.  

Thanks for the link - - I use a swivel too.   Think I'll give those a try.  

I usually use 6-10 lb. test for drop shotting, so the swivel is the last thing I have to worry about breaking.  

Hmmmmmm.

Not a big fan of swivels, especially on stationary techniques like drop shoting.

I don't understand why guys who use spinning tackle don't use braided line.

It is perfect for spinning tackle.

You get to use a line that is way heavier than anything you could ordinarily use and if you learn to properly tie a sound line to leader connection you can diversify your attack without having to switch spools or reels.

And now for the really good news.       IT WON"T TWIST.

Yep those dreaded gobs of coiled mono can be a thing of the past boys and girls.

braid is so limp that it rarely twists up.

Of course braid can be a pain to get used to, but for spinning rodders especially it is well worth the effort.........

Avid - - - I do use braid on my spinning outfit.....I wouldn't think of using anything else.  

Nothing like being able to feel a fish look at your bait at 50'.  

I've fished with, and without the swivel....and no, it's not completely necessary.  I do feel, however, more confident in the knots I can tie to the swivel with the 6 lb. test stuff than with my typical uni-uni knot I use to connect all my other rigs.  

In this instance, I can't see any negative to the use of the little swivel.

Perhaps I'll change my mind though.....sometimes I just tie the leader,  and sometimes I just tie to the swivel.    8-)  

Avid, braid does twist just as much as mono using the same presentations. It's the limpness of the braid that eliminates the problems associated with mono and line twist.