Thread: coastal lock swivels

10-4 I find it hard to store several large plugs with single strand wire or flouro leaders.. And if you fish a whole lot, those great little swivels add up,

Different strokes for different folks...

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10-4 I find it hard to store several large plugs with single strand wire or flouro leaders.. And if you fish a whole lot, those great little swivels add up,

Different strokes for different folks...
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I have got to admit storage issues are a drawback. Seriously, are you worried about a swivel that cost a quarter when you are attaching it to a plug that costs at least $5.00? You need to go swivel shopping with Norm.

I don't throw away plugs or swivels... But I see people throw away 12" of wire and swivel when that little spro is still perfect....

Ever had a Mack literally destroy a plug ? Most of the time that leader is fine

[font=comic sans ms][size=12pt]I keep a few lures already rigged with neatly coiled leaders in short pieces of pvc standing upright, nested in a plastic coffee can.
It works pretty good considering all the money I don’t have invested in the apparatus.
One man’s trash is another man’s lure container! oke1:
It’s better to have things pre-rigged, but don’t leave home without your leader materials and tools.

I use a pool noodle piece wrapped in duct tape on my pier cart handle for quick grabs

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I use a pool noodle piece wrapped in duct tape on my pier cart handle for quick grabs
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[font=comic sans ms][size=12pt]Pool Noodles, duct tape and some PVC!
Not many problems that can’t be resolved with that trio!

Ok thanks all i will keep up with the way you all showed me at the pier I have my lures pre-rigged with seven strand and swivel so basically i need to take some fishing line to the deer stand the rest of the year and practice my knot tying while awaiting a swamp donkey to show up

The majority of my lures that get tossed at the pier, have a 1.5-2', 30# sevenstrand leader, and swivel ready to go.

#r's advice has me using tiny coastal locks on smaller lures/spoons used for Specks, Bass and etc, quick change for when trying to find what their hitting on.

Eagle Claw makes a very tiny locking snap swivel that is rated for #50. About the same size as a Spro #50 swivel. Adam aka VikingGuy turned me on to them. Having the swivel on there allows the lure to move about more freely as opposed to having the line tied directly too, and also allows for a quick change. I have killed quite a few fish using them. He slayed the biggest trout at Perdido Pass using those one the lures he used.

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Ok thanks all i will keep up with the way you all showed me at the pier I have my lures pre-rigged with seven strand and swivel so basically[size=10pt] i need to take some fishing line to the deer stand the rest of the year and practice my knot tying[/size] while awaiting a swamp donkey to show up
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I was going to suggest practicing while watching TV, but it seems you're already thinking in the right direction.[/size]