Swivel is a small tool made of metal which has a shape like two rings are connected together, but both these rings can rotate freely together . Swivel fishing rods are usually used in the circuit for easy installation into a series string hook, swivel as well as a tool for balancing the rotating hook now , both when exposed to water currents as well as bait fish inedible and occurs back and forth . Use of swivel allows the strings do not roll up and tangled on fishing, because the swivel will rotate in accordance with the pull of the hook load .Use of swivel is very handy if you use monofilament strings , considering the power of this string is less flexible . monofilament strings famous wrinkle when exposed to the pull, and finally strings easily become complicated if the rolled up inside the reel . Use of swivel will reduce the possibility of rolling strings - rolls and become tangled because this tool will always spin freely.
The types of ' Swivel '
There are four ( 4 ) type ' swivel ' market used by anglers where each type has its own characteristics .
a. Barrel swivel
This is the most popular type used by the angler. There are 2 ( two) types specifically for this type of swivel straight type ( "straight " ) and the type of " twisted eye " . Swivel this type may be found in the colors sparkle ( Chrome ) , brass ( brass ) or black . This species is a cheap , no matter how it 's not so appropriate if used to delay ( trolling ) or to compete with large , heavy fish . This is because it 's possible straight dipenjilidan ( binding ) due to pressure. " Barrel Swivel " for the purposes of fishing is very consistent basis , "bottom " or " casting " for a modest amount of fish .b. Ball bearing swivel
This species is the most powerful and most consistent for the purposes of delay ( trolling ) and fishing are big and ferocious . Contained in two colors namely black and sparkle (chrome ) . They cost approximately 3-4 times the double of a kind ' barrel swivel ' . It has a swivel nut nut ( ball bearings ) in it and will spin well.c. Chain swivel
This species is very suitable for trolling and have a series of ' barrels ' to determine bahawa he will spin when used .Swivel this type may be found in the colors sparkle ( Chrome ) , brass ( brass ) or black . It is not very suitable for use in basic fishing by fishing line , because the possibility terserat him .
d.Three -way swivel
This species is done from the pan ( brass ) and has 3 ( three) conclusion that tied the ring at the same distance. Usefulness of this conclusion is to separate the bait from the stone ballast. ' Swivel from this type of extremely weak rotating once and selalunya tigak which resulted in the rope will be cumbersome . It is always used for fishing on the bottom .Snap swivel
After understanding the usefulness of ' snap ' and ' swivel ' we should buy berasingan and menyambungnya follow its own flavor or we can buy it as one of the call " Snap Swivel "Whatever its usefulness is the same which connects the main rope at taliperambut or artificial bait and determine bahawa rope not kink or bersimpul during fishing.swivel prices ranging from USD 0.03 to USD 1 depending bersar , type, and materials used.
Swivel is sold in several sizes to suit the needs of the angler , there are various kinds of swivel of the most common colors are silver color selected typical stainless steel. Use stainless steel rust bergunamencegah that appears, especially if you are using this rod series on fishing in the sea . We recommend that you use a small size , there is no fixed rule regarding the use of swivel , but you can use strings and adjusted with great strength of the target fish .
If you already have a swivel that has long been used you should frequently check the power swivel and check the connections , so free from rust . If there is rust on the swivel will certainly reduce the power swivel and allows tangling occurs on your strings . Good fishing
