Smallest Ball Bearing Swivels?

[hookedonlunkers]

Hi all, I’m setting up new lead core trolling rigs with level wind reels. I want to use ball bearing swivels to avoid line twist between backing and lead core and lead core and leader. The problem I’m having is that even the size 0 spro ball bearing swivels won’t fit through the level wind.

Does anyone out there use a different solution or have an idea on a source of even smaller ball bearing swivels?

[ScowardNJ]

ditch the swivel and connect your leader like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yciPAZiQKlE

If you are worried about line twist use a snap swivel at the business end of your leader.

[Billfish715]

If you need a swivel,Tsunami has come out with a line of barrel and ball bearing swivels that are worth looking at.

[PeteyHD]

I would be careful using any size swivel. That swivel despite how small it is will most likely damage your rod guides and level wind reel.

[PeteyHD]

Originally Posted by ScowardNJ

ditch the swivel and connect your leader like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yciPAZiQKlE

If you are worried about line twist use a snap swivel at the business end or your leader.

That’s a neat trick!

[Capt. Lou]

Another trick I used was once led was removed I inserted mono using a small needle , pulled out near led core end the simply uni or nail knot leader to led core in place !

[AndyS]

Welcome to the site !!

[Castaway]

Originally Posted by hookedonlunkers

Hi all, I’m setting up new lead core trolling rigs with level wind reels. I want to use ball bearing swivels to avoid line twist between backing and lead core and lead core and leader. The problem I’m having is that even the size 0 spro ball bearing swivels won’t fit through the level wind.

Does anyone out there use a different solution or have an idea on a source of even smaller ball bearing swivels?

Does spro even make a size 0 swivel?

[Mikey topaz]

The way Scotty has with the YouTube video is the way to go, that what most of us do,

[hookedonlunkers]

Guys thanks so much for all of the input! Once it warms up a bit to test these new trolling rigs out on RV or Monskville I will report back to the group! And thanks AndyS, I’ve been lurking for a few months but thought it was about time to post something!