short Coppers and swivels

[SusanJames]

I have rigged up a few short coppers with 50lb braid backer, 30' mono board section, 45 copper (75', 100' 150') and 30' of 20lb Big Game mono leaders. Board line to copper and copper to leader connections are with spro swivels using haywire twist and shrink tube. My question is; should I use a swivel somewhere in the leader?  Snap swivel (as opposed to just snap) to bait connection or is the swivel at the copper to leader connection sufficient to prevent line twist and allow baits to run properly? Thanks for any input!

Edited Thursday at 03:46 PM by SusanJames

[Ecto2]

I would terminate with a ball-bearing snap swivel at the end.  Smaller size for spoons and larger size for flashers.  Coppers tangles are fun enough when they happen...best not to wrap all your leader up the line if you can avoid it.  I did tie directly when using a J-plug

[SusanJames]

I currently terminate my flat lines with a beadchain swivel and 7' flouro leader to the snap. Seems like the same would be good with copper?

Edited Thursday at 04:27 PM by SusanJames

[Ecto2]

I would agree. that would provide same amount of protection from twist.  Cheers!

[13owhunter]

I dont see much advantage in using just a snap in most trolling applications.  If I was really worried about impacting the action of the lure or wanted additional stealth I would, personally, tie direct.  I use small good quality ball bearing snap swivels in the 50# range on the business end of just about everything I pull. Really cant say i ever had an issue with line twist even when I can see a lure helicoptering on the way back in.

[Legacy]

I would recommend a quality ball bearing swivel at the business end of your coppers. I would also recommend a longer leader length. I personally like 36' of fluoro for my coppers.