Fishing swivel

In the area of fishing vortices form an important part of the equipment of a fishing rod. They are usually used as a link between the main line and leader.

Function

Most vertebrae have a rotatable support and are at one end with a loop ( cord side) that connects the fishing line and the other equipped with a carabiner for attachment of the leader. The fishing line is fixed by means of a node in the loop. The leader can be easily hooked into the rule, since it is usually already has a loop for this purpose. The vortex prevented during recovery after the bite, the fish turned the fishing line by going around winds often. Furthermore, as a result of twisting winding baits is avoided (eg earthworm ).

Execution

Eddy is available in different versions, each tailored to the specific fishing methods or target fish. They differ mostly by the size and stability (or carrying capacity ), there are also different construction types. Thus, there are, for example, special deep-sea eddy in order to withstand the loads occurring there. Other special types are ball-bearing vertebrae, in contrast to the usual storage by a simple rotation axis. Double swivel feature on both sides over a carabiner instead of a loop and only a carabiner. Vertebrae are usually made ​​of metal, here are, for example brass or various other alloys.

Others

Vertebrae are available in the fishing business. For connecting the main line with the eye of the vortex different nodes are used, for example, Clinch, Grinner Trilenenknoten.