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Treeleaf97
02-06-2005, 04:04 PM
While trolling a Williams wabbler with mono and a swivel I got a noteable amount of line twist, so I put on a second brass swivel with some improvement. However it was still too much twist. They are good brass swivels. What can I do to eliminate line twist?
Thanks
paul @ treeleaf97@aol.com
bountyhunters
02-06-2005, 05:06 PM
BALL BEARING IS THE WAY .
treeleaf97
02-07-2005, 03:02 PM
They appear to have some sort of barrel type bearing and when held in hand they turn like it is a bearing.
Any specific brand(s) of ball bearing recommended?
kkrause1
02-07-2005, 06:34 PM
Sampo
http://www.sampoinc.com/sampo_swivels.htm
Starfish
02-07-2005, 09:28 PM
Sampo ball bearing swivels are hands down the best. A less expensive option that works well is to use bead chain swivels, five or six links.
You can also use a small trolling weight. Essentially this is a weight of variable weight - with a chain in both the front and back of the weight. The weight is shaped like a rudder and really helps to eliminate twists.
If you use just a light weight like 1/8th oz - it doesn't have a significant amount of effect on the depth of the crank bait.
Take care
REW