Does everyone use a swivel when fishing Senkos/Stickbaits? I went out today to fish tubes on my new spinning combo, but the bass weren't hitting them. I switched to my Tiki Sticks for a while, but did not find any swivels in my backpack. I have always used swivels for Stickbaits due to advice from others. I fished these for about an hour non-stop and had no issues with line twist. I just wondering what others experience is.

I don't use swivels when fishing senkos etc.

as long as the bait is absolutely straight on the hook you will be fine with the line twist issue.

as long as the bait is absolutely straight on the hook you will be fine with the line twist issue.

well unless a bass hits it and u miss it then it twists pretty bad  but i dont use one

I don't use a swivel.Never had a problem.

I never use a swivel and I've never had any issues with line twist.

Falcon

Thanks guys, I have always hated tying the swivel on. I just started fishing plastics last spring, and took the advice that was given. I noticed I never saw another swivel among most of the fisherman I am around. I am now fishing plastics 90% of the time. Their versatility and cost cannot be beat. The senko/stickbait is something I am still learning to use in different ways, and the swivel complicates it.

The only time I use a swivel is with a drop shot rig. it serves a few purposes for me. It allows me to pre-tie several DS rigs so I don't have to waste time retieing when I break one off. It does help prevent line twist to some extent since a DS rig is notorious for line twists. It's also an excellent way to DS really deep using braid for your main line, and co-poly or mono for the drop shot rig.

I get line twist depending on what lure I am using (without a swivel.)

Though swivels are for newbs

jk

I do not use swivels any more and would usually use them when I would switch from a deep diver to a spinner or lures similar to those.

I much rather have my line hooked straight to the hook anyway.

"If you were to use swivels, get the black ones"

I get line twist depending on what lure I am using (without a swivel.)

Though swivels are for newbs

jk

I do not use swivels any more and would usually use them when I would switch from a deep diver to a spinner or lures similar to those.

I much rather have my line hooked straight to the hook anyway.

"If you were to use swivels, get the black ones"

You do know that there is a difference between a snap swivel and a barrel swivel, don't you?   :

Thanks Burley

I get line twist depending on what lure I am using (without a swivel.)

Though swivels are for newbs

jk

I do not use swivels any more and would usually use them when I would switch from a deep diver to a spinner or lures similar to those.

I much rather have my line hooked straight to the hook anyway.

"If you were to use swivels, get the black ones"

I am only referring to barrel swivels and only with Senkos/Stickbaits, but thanks anyway. :

Doh! lol

I would still suggest using no swivel of any sport