Bucktails and Swivels

[aduma1107]

I like to get some other members thoughts on using a bucktail with a Coast Lock or Snap Swivel on the end of your leader that is connected to the main line. I always say I'm going to try it by shy away and err on the side of less hardware is better. Any thought about using a swivel to connect your bucktail would be great.

[Life's A Beach]

and your reasoning for not tying directly to jig is?

[aduma1107]

Just quicker to swap bucktails when needing to change weight.

[SaltLife1980]

I tie mine on.. I dont even use a swivel.. Just tie my bucktail rig and make it a little longer then tie that to my braid..

[DirtyChimneyMan]

I use a quick clip for the heavier jig, I dont see any problems with it. It does make it a lil easier to swap jigs in my opinion, and since 90% of the fish hit the top teaser anyway, I dont feel its much of an issue.

....but then again saltlife did put more in the box today than I did!:eek: Whos that guy that snuck into the pulpit?

[aduma1107]

Thanks guys. I just wanted some feed back. I'll probably continue to tie right onto the line. Fan of less hardware.

[SaltLife1980]

I use a quick clip for the heavier jig, I dont see any problems with it. It does make it a lil easier to swap jigs in my opinion, and since 90% of the fish hit the top teaser anyway, I dont feel its much of an issue.

....but then again saltlife did put more in the box today than I did!:eek: Whos that guy that snuck into the pulpit?



lol.. Doug!

Yea who was that guy that jumped spots to the pulpit! lol


I never have luck using the quick clip.. But my father sets his rigs up same as you doug and he has no issues

[JerseyCoast]

6oz or higher.......I always use a swivel and I do not see a difference. That's just me, for what its worth.