Swivel size

[Chas0218]

I'm wondering for those that run small swivels what size will fit thru the eye on the pole, I'm using these between mainline and leader. I know I can tie the leader directly to mainline but want to be able to change things up easily and cutting my braid is a pain. Here is a list of manufacturers I'm looking at.  

 

SPRO Power Swivels -- http://www.fishusa.com/product/SPRO-Power-Swivels-50-Pack

Berkley Ball bearing Swivels -- http://www.fishusa.com/product/Berkley-Ball-Bearing-Swivels

Blackbrid Swivels -- http://www.fishusa.com/product/Blackbird-Swivels-by-Redwing-Tackle

[Legacy]

Spro= #3 heavy swivel-150# 

[bigblue]

X2 on the Spro HD 3 also works well for wire slide divers and roller rods.

[Xxx]

On my walleye rod I use the sizes 8-10, I use the 8's on the okuma 47's because the 10 won't fit through the line guide on the reel and I use the 10's on my other reels as they pass through the line guides, and my salmon rods I use the 150# swivels and keep the leaders the length of the pole. The 8's are rated at 35# and the 10's are rated at 50#.

[Tim Bromund]

Size 10 Spro Power Swivels, 50 lb test. Been using them for years.

Tim

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[Chas0218]

Why are the 8's the same size but stronger?

[Tim Bromund]

They must be thicker (diameter) to get the extra breaking strength.  Never used 8's but the 10's I've used for years and have been flawless.

[Xxx]

They must be thicker (diameter) to get the extra breaking strength. Never used 8's but the 10's I've used for years and have been flawless.

Yes the Spro swivels are what I was referring to the 10's are smaller as they are rated at 35#, I have a pack in my hands right now, and the size 8's are a tad bigger, you can see the difference, but have to really look and they are rated at 50#. I use the 8's for most of my fishing, I just bought 4 Diawa Sealine 47H reels for my leadcores and the 8's won't fit through the line guides, so I got the 10's and they work and at 35# I think I'll be alright, if a eye tears me off using 35# swivels he deserves to live!!! LOL. SPRO is the way to fly in my opinion.

Edited March 25, 2015 by pap