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If you're fishing for bass a snap swivel is just fine. They keep the line from twisting and you can switch out bait very quickly. The bass really don't care about the hardware up front they just seem to change day to day on what they want to hit. So the ability to change out lures quickly and find what they're hitting on is key.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that input, I agree.

@jasonsmith4752

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I only use swivels and guess what I still catch fish

@davidholland7882

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@garyallen7675

9 ай бұрын

The fish don't seem to mind the Hooks so why worry about the snap on anything?

I like how simple you made all this to understand, never really used lures before, so I’m glad I came across this video.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice presentation Dave. I am an avid fisherman, mostly walleye, but also pike, musky, bass, trout, ah heck, most anything that swims. I just love time on the water and fortunately my wife humors me, usually fishing/ reading. Anyhow, nice job. Btw, we have 4 girls, so watching you with you kids brought back a lot of memories. ✌🏻

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred. I'm glad to have you watching, KPO.

Super helpful. As a novice I've come a long way when it comes to actually catching fish, but now I'm working on streamlining my process of changing lures/bait so I can spend less time tying knots on the water and more time actually fishing. Thanks for the insight!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

VERY helpful video. Been fishing here in Florida for year's and I've never heard such a clear explanation of this issue, thankyou sir👍🏼

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Never thought of it this way. Thanks. I normally just keep retying when needed since I am really fast at it but this has given me so ideas since i love using spinners on one rod and bait on another.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks.. I'm just getting back into fishing after 25 years or so... just forgot all about fishing and how fun it was. so you'd probably be surprised on how many people didn't know this about lures and swivels. thanks again!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! The subject can go much deeper, but this is a great basic overview.

I'm almost a complete beginner when it comes to fishing this has been a very very helpful video! Thank you! God Bless!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I have a whole playlist of videos for people just getting into fishing. He is the link if interested - kzread.info/head/PLksX0m4wrQHxT07vfN23yMYzyR4lXz9-v

Excellent information for all anglers both new and seasoned!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KPO.

Great information on the use of swivels, I was thinking about incorporating them in my fishing arsenal. Thanks! Happy fishing everyone.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Swivel, snap. Swivel snap are always big question but you very well explained with reference and measurement. Thank you very much for shearing your experience

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That was a phenomenal explanation. As a newer fisherman, I've been perplexed by how to use these tools properly. Thank you!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! There is so much more to this subject, but this is a good starting point.

@michaelraney6732

Жыл бұрын

I’m with Mark, really made sense to a newbie like me!

@kevins4213

Жыл бұрын

I'm here with you Mark I fished a lot in my youth now I'm getting back into it and needing to learn

Great video my friend, love to watch your content. Its always nice to get a refresher when in comes to using what and how to tie on your lure. Have a great trip fishing on the next adventure.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Robert, KPO.

One of the more educational fishing videos I’ve seen. Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you sir, well explained and I never thought about using swivel and can’t wait!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I’m an old guy learning how to fish and this really helps!! Thank you

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@lannyseals2084

2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any luck lately catching any nice one's? Wish you well and hopefully you do good out there!👍

FINALLY! Great info! I never knew what to use when/how (new to fishing) Thanks!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

So many answers in one place ! Amazing video for the begginers like me !

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the information. I just started fishing and have been learning by the trial and error method😅 But I’ve learned a lot in the past 3 times I’ve gone fishing. After watching this, I can point out a few things that might have been preventing me from getting any bites at all! Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps

I love these very basic instructions. Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Knetters, thank you for always taking the time! I love watching your videos. GO Camaro Crawlers ! And if anyone does not know what that means, they haven't been around, hahaha. I have been doing alot of trolling this week for crappie so I needed this Thank you Bill

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for that comment! How's the fishing been?

@yingadinger

20 күн бұрын

Its been great , some nice crappie slabs on lipless crank baits On the bass side , some real nice 4lb range on ....Chatter bait , mega bass mag draft , Fred Roumbanis line -thru swimbait panicked action from optimum baits. I have so much to learn so keep the videos goin !!! Thanks Again and thanks for reaching out Bill

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

19 күн бұрын

@@yingadinger Great to hear!

I’ve been looking for this information since I started fishing a few years ago ! Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Wow- thanks so very much! You answered all my questions and I appreciate all the expert information - God bless you.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I never use the clips or swivels now, since I stopped my fishing bites have increased massively. I’ll be sure to give it another try when using spinners thanks for the video very informative

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Less hardware is better to get bit, but less convenient and you might get bit off more. Just gotta find that happy middle ground.

Wow, great video! So much great info and I learned so much. This helped me a lot! Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your a really good teacher everything was very easy to understand.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Thanks for sharing SOLID fishing knowledge, to rely on... 🎣

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

welcome

I rarely comment on videos but this was a very great explanation, thank you!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Always good to hear someone else thinking the same way as I do.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I think we're doing it right Brad, KPO.

Good video. You made simple enough that even those of us with a college degree can understand it. Seriously, we can be idiots. Thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

Great video!! ESPECIALLY like the swivel up away from the snap. Perfect for whopper PLOPPER and whopper PLOPPER jr. Thanks again 😊

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

That was an excellent explanation for this newbie.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Simply explaining, great job brother. I was doing all wrong.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Very very educational for me. Thank you. Definitely liked and I will subscribe

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel David!

I have used a swivel/clip when fishing inshore my literal whole life. Every lure I have ever used is hooked up to a swivel with a clip on it. Have never had an issue or noticed. Fosh don't seem to care either. Ultra light up to 10 pounders. Have caught every single freshwater fish with a swivel clip. Makes changing lures super fast and easy.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's an interesting subject. I've had tournament fisherman commented here how clips alter the sink/dive rate of lures, and they consider that a negative. Then I was just reading a recent issue of In-Fisherman and they were taking about using different size clips and even changing hook size to tweak the sink/dive rates of lures. Some comment here say you're missing on fish if you use a clip on crankbaits, but every time I see a video of Jon Thelen (of Lindy Fishing Tackle) using cranks he has a clip on his line. I pretty much do as I mentioned in the video. There certainly seems to be a lot of really good fisherman (fisherman that pay their mortgage by catching fish - tournaments, guides, seminar speakers, KZread teachers, pro-staffers) that do the same. But some really good fisherman do not. Thanks for the input.

This video is sooo well done . Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Excellent video. Made a lot of sense. Thanks.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Helpful to all, even just as a refresher. TFS

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow this was so helpful. Great video.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

26 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent instructional video. TY

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Good information. I run mine pretty much the same way you explain.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and cool!

Another great video sir! I've been doing it all wrong all these years, now I know. Maybe now I can become a fisherman instead of just a fish stalker. 😆

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Thanks for the tips Steve from New England 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤓

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Any time Steve!

Very informative video thank you.. answered lots of questions especially how far away to use the swivel on the line. And what type of lure .

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I like your Hodag Sicker!. Thanks for the knowledge.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You bet. I was born in Rhinelander.

The Invisaswivel changed trout fishing for me. Although how often I catch a fish then re-tie, water clarity, fish I'm trying to catch and the type of line I'm using has a lot to do with whether I use a swivel.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Noted

Great video. Thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Very welcome

I tie the jigs and swim baits directly. Using a clip instead of a full snap swivel on cranks, spoons, and rooster tails is a good idea, and using a split ring on some of the swim baits or top water spinners, but not for frogs. Nice video.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Сағат бұрын

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for adding in.

Very good information. Thank you.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great information, thanks for sharing.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thanks for the great video! really helped a lot

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

welcome

Avoid snap swivels all together by putting swivels on the split rings of your lures. Minimal hardware, and you can tie direct so there’s no fear of bending it out. I do this on all my salmon spoons and so far 24lb lake trout haven’t been able to break em. They’ll bend out the hooks before they break it if your using a good split ring and swivel

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@AsgarnianAle

Жыл бұрын

And a correctly tied knot. But yes definitely put split rings on spoons that don't have one.

@ohno2624

Жыл бұрын

What knot do you use to tie onto your swivel?

@giuliozapelli6824

Жыл бұрын

​@@ohno2624 I personally use the "uni knot" but i don't catch particularly big fish so i can't tell you for sure.

This helpful uncle, thank you for your tip

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Always welcome

Very good information

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

A Hodag! Nice to see. I grew up in Rhinelander.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I was actually born there but moved to Upper Michigan at a young age. Still visit once in a while and have an uncle that still has a summer house on the Wisconsin River/Boom lake area. Actually fished there a lot as a kid.

Thank you! I'm 36 and never used these, always tied straight to the bait/lure. Now I'm rigging like I should have been and can't believe how I fished without them

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear it.

Got into fishing about a year ago.. it's because of people like you, that I've become quite the fisherman. Literally just got back from taking my 2 daughters and 2 of my sons to the tailwater of percy priest dam. Just found out my fiance is pregnant today She had to work so I got the kids out the house since I took today off.. man after one hellava day.. this video just added some icing on the cake.

@mousepudding

2 жыл бұрын

Overpopulation is the #1 driver of climate change. It's going to be a very hard world for all of these kids you're having.

@ricowildlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@mousepuddingok first of all dude screw you!! Secondly, you are spitting theories and not facts. So save you opinions for someone who cares. Don't worry about my kids bro we good over here Finally, humans have inhabited about 15% of the earth... 15%... there is more fresh water than surface area we have populated. THE SCIENCE shows that the earth's climate is in constant change so stop trying to blame humans. The climate changed long before us and will continue to do so.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Congrates! Glad you enjoyed the vid. I have 6 kids of my own. Fishing with them is a treasure.

@ricowildlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors i have 6 and 1 otw. Congrats bro!!! We all love to fish as well even my girls. Even tho they won't bait a hook lol

Always used a snap on all my lures for past 60 years...even topwater action lures....Never had and problem or missed fish. I find it a bit easy changing lures. I guess I can say I do it in a snap!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

Just subscribed. This makes great sense👍✌️👌

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Ken! KPO.

Excellent video!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you.

I've been fishing for so long that I've learned my lesson, I just don't use lures that twist my line anymore. There are plenty of options to spoons and spinners that don't twist line. I just use a small snap when using lures, and a good rule of thumb is to use a snap or clip that is rated for at least double your line, or preferably a little higher, so 8lb line, use a 20lb snap.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@garybowers999

2 жыл бұрын

Get swivel twix bob and liter.

Good stuff Dave!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, KPO.

Great job thank you, very helpful 😊

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

might consider loop knot for direct tie to lures like jigs and Rapalas' . Better action than a tight knot. A little hard to tie correctly, but results worth the effort.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice.

Very helpful! Thank you!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! Very helpful

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Welcome!

Thank you. Very helpful.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

I used to use snap swivels but over time just had too many pike bite-offs. So now I use a small micro or fluorocarbon leader on my lightest casting rig.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Cool

One good scenario where I use a snap swivel is when I'm using lures for northern pike because the short metal piece on the snap swivel acts sort of like a short metal wire leader for the line. and so it reduces the amount of bite offs you get if you choose to go with 30 lb test or any other lighter lb test by northern pike standards. because the swivel part of the snap swivel will replace the part of the line that they would have bitten if the snap swivel wasn't there to begin with.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

very cool

Awesome video. Thanks bud

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Very good advice

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very helpful. Cheers buddy.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I didn't even know micro clips existed. Ordering a bunch now!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Cool!

great explanation! thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Welcome.

When I was young I used a snap swivel, always. As I got more experience I dropped the snap swivel completely I catch way more fish without the snap swivel almost 10 times as many fish especially in more clear water.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Great video. Thanks!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

The wife I fish together, but I do all the grunt work, lol. Some good tips on the swivels and clips, thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Well done,Thank you for the great info.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Great video😊. Thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

thank you

excellent presentation

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great content!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Good information, thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good stuff! Informative...1 quick question though ...when using a mono or floro leader, why not just tie line to line with a double uni or whatever knot? Thats less metal, and you can reel in farther. The metal on a swivel can't reel through the top eye of the rod. It could make it harder to fight a fish all the way

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a lot of fishermen do it that way. My leader isn't very long, so when I reel up to the swivel it doesn't make casting difficult. I prefer this to having a longer leader with a knot. Even a small knot doesn't glide thru the guides perfectly. But if you feel a need for longer leaders the knot is the way to go, KPO.

@joeyoconnell8835

2 жыл бұрын

LHey has ppl

@Straight0uttaCrofton

2 жыл бұрын

how does that eliminate line twists?

@dustinglasier6417

2 жыл бұрын

@@Straight0uttaCrofton it doesn't. truth be told, you don't actually need a swivel, either. I run braid direct to a flouro leader on all my spinning rods and have not once used a swivel, even with inline spinners. It's good advice for the guys throwing mono or flouro, to be sure. Line twist is a huge problem with vinyl lines, but not hardly at all with braid.

Thank you so much, great advice there, G.B.Y.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love your channel…

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Start with the basics! 👍

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

What is your favorite know to tie braid to swivel, mono to swivel, and mono to hook? I searched your library and thought for sure there would be a video on knots. Maybe a suggestion for another video. I'd love to get your practical advice on the technique for tying said knots as well

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I may have to do a video on this subject.

@JebemTiZivot

Жыл бұрын

A snell knot variation or palomar knot is usually what I use for line to hook, easy and better than a double uni or other common knots. Idk about line to swivel tho bc I havent really used them

Brilliant! Thank you Bro!🙂👍🐳🐳

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great info. Thankyou

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Unfortunately where I live, 4, 6 and 12 inch coated steel leaders with swivel and snap clip are mandatory for the Pike and Walleye up here in Saskatchewan. They’ll nom-nom clean through your lines. Never had line twist issues either. I can’t imagine always cutting and re-tying my fishing line. 😳 I’m often switching lures too frequently for that nonsense...

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yes, sometimes bass guys don't know what we are dealing with in the north.

@muskyvictim

Жыл бұрын

Yes , Northern Michigan pike and muskie. I'm torn between tying a fluoro 20# -30# leader directly to a 6 inch 1 to 2 oz swimbait??

I always use flat link swivels as I’ve never had one distort or let me down after many years of fishing ,but if your using snap swivels and are quite happy with them fine ,but if not try a flat link

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

Thanks for your video is a leader a must and when using live bait do you use a leader I know you said no snaps and swivels with live but not sure about a leader beginner thankyou

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I like to use fluorocarbon leaders with live bait, KPO.

Good video! Thanks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, KPO.

Great video

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

well explained video to watch!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

🎉Thank you so much‼️

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Spinning gang trolls are bad for line twist....especially the big ones of the old days. Good ball bearing swivels really help. Good video.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 ай бұрын

You got that right!

Nice was hard to find a video like this start to the learning not vloging like the gurus

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Also check this out kzread.info/head/PLksX0m4wrQHxT07vfN23yMYzyR4lXz9-v