playmaker47 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I am getting some of these swivels from BPS but i dont know what size to get because im not sure what the number for the size means. If anyone can tell me how to figure this out i would really appreciate it. Thanks! Here is the link the the swivels i am getting http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=7817&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 The smaller the number the bigger the swivel. So 12 would be the smallest, and the 2/0 would be the biggest. 2/0 is way to big for anything except sea fishing(I would think). I'm going to say go with something like an 8 or 10, but dont take my word on that. Its just like hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronze12 Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Mike about nailed it. Go with something a little smaller. I normally try and use the smallest one I can get away with. I am actually trying to get away from using them as much as I can but they come in handy under a few circumstances and they just make changing lures so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clooney Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 7's or 8's is what I usually use. But, like Mike said, you can go smaller like 10s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker47 Posted March 27, 2005 Author Share Posted March 27, 2005 Well im going to use them on the blades for when i make spinnnerbaits, so what size should i get for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Hwang Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I like to go really small, never had a problem with it. Just make sure you don't get too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkleve2404 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey that is a bad loure to use don't use it ever!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danarchy Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Swivels can save a lot of trouble from line twist. If you're using inline spinners, spoons, pre-rigged worms, or any other lure that spins, a swivel is a must. They are also the best thing to use for carolina or lindy rigs, keeping the weight from sliding down. I'm not quite sure but I think that different sized swivels can handle different wieght, the bigger obviously capable of pulling more pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Barr Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I use size 10 and 8 swivels, i agree with what danarchy said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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