There are many types of fishing swivels available on the market. If you’re a newer angler, you might wonder what a swivel is used for. They serve many purposes, but the main purpose of the swivel is to allow the line to untwist during line retrieval, preventing undesirable tangling.
How to choose the Swivel for the Situation?
1.Barrel Swivels – This is your basic, most common swivel
2.Crane Swivels – Great for live baits
3. Ball-Bearing Swivels – Very common, can handle a heavy load
Barrel swivels are the most popular type of swivel and due to their simple design are the generally the cheapest but it's due to this design that you need to be selective of when you use them.
Ball bearing swivels bring more technology to the table and make up for the deficiencies found in barrel swivels. As the name suggests these swivels have ball bearings inside to minimise any friction and allow the swivel to twist freely when it is under pressure.
What is the difference between a barrel swivel and a crane swivel?
Crane swivels are also very similar to a barrel swivel but have highly polished internals which reduces any friction and enhances its ability to twist.
The crane swivel is the half way mark between a barrel and a ball bearing swivel in quality and cost.
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