Killer Tangle Free Cod Rig

[Leif]

Originally Posted by wilboy

nice rig but why the swivel on the hook and how do u put it on

wilboy,
Thanks for the question and interest. The swivel allows the baited hook to rotate if needed in the current. In doing this the rig will not twist up. When a fish is hooked it helps as well for the same reason.

To add a swivel to the hook:
I use a pair of pliers or Vise Grips to clamp on the eye of the hook and bend it open.(pushing on the hook) Same method to bend it back after the swivel is in place.

This does not work with the Hardened Gamakatsu type hooks. The metal is too hard and the eye will snap.(Unless you heat the eye with a torch, but this is another story.)

Hope this helps,

Leif