Richard Kvasnicka Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Is it better to tie line directly to crankbait or can I use a swivel? Also, what knot is best for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 There really is no reason for a swivel. Using a snap to make changing baits easier is fine. If you have lures like a spoon or sometimes an in-line spinner that will give you a lot of line twist, a snap swivel can be good, but just a plain snap is better with a crank bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Kvasnicka Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Thank you for the input Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich mc Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 as for a knot. if using a clip i tie a palomar knot and when using braid. otherwise an improved clinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 To echo some of the above; most use a snap to make changing baits easier. I personally use palomar knot. Some like to change the line tie split ring to an oval one when tying direct. The idea is that it won't rotate like a round split ring trapping your line in the gap. Snap swivel is best for baits that rotate like an inline spinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Kvasnicka Posted April 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Thanks Guys for the good suggestions. It's nice to know there valuable resources at my finger tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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