Ability to switch rigs quickly

[SteveKent]

Hi all,

This may be a bit of a silly question but hoping someone can help me as cant find much on YT or the net.

I was taught (maybe incorrectly) by my grandfather that to connect your rig, first you need to tie a perfection loop at the end of your line, then push the loop through the swivel and then pull the rig back through the loop creating like a slipknot

2 issues is one the rig is not fixed securely as can slide up and down the loop, and it can be quite time consuming / clumsy to keep working out what needs pulling back through to remove the rig etc especially when you have cold / numb fingers.

Is there a better way of tying the rigs to your main line?
Maybe a clip to quickly disconnect and reconnect new rigs?

How do you guys do it?

 

[Mr Fish]

Tie a swivel onto your leader then add a Breakaway Fastlink to it, that’s what I do

 

[SteveKent]

Tie a swivel onto your leader then add a Breakaway Fastlink to it, that’s what I do

Nice one I knew there was a better way of doing it lol.

 

[Mr Fish]

Nice one I knew there was a better way of doing it lol.

Never had one fail although sensible to check between casts that the swivels haven’t partly worked through the loop or anything.
It’s very rare but it has been known

 

[Trampster]

I use what are often known as 'American snap swivels'. As you said, tie a loop in the main line, pass it through the swivel eye, then pull the link back through the loop. Need to be able to remove mine every time, as the tip eyes on my rods are small, and the lnks won't pass through them.

American Snap Sea Fishing Swivels All Sizes 2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 | eBay

Beach and Boat Fishing. Sizes Available:2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. after handling. We take our reputation seriously. Second Class Large Letter. Breaking Strain KG's.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[SteveKent]

I use what are often known as 'American snap swivels'. As you said, tie a loop in the main line, pass it through the swivel eye, then pull the link back through the loop. Need to be able to remove mine every time, as the tip eyes on my rods are small, and the lnks won't pass through them.

American Snap Sea Fishing Swivels All Sizes 2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 | eBay

Beach and Boat Fishing. Sizes Available:2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. after handling. We take our reputation seriously. Second Class Large Letter. Breaking Strain KG's.

www.ebay.co.uk

This is still so much neater than trying to pull the whole rig through your loop

Looks like the tackle box needs some new bits and bobs!

 

[Fishlife]

Gemini rig clip on end of leader for me. Tie all my own rigs with power swivel on the end

Gemini Genie Super Strength Link Clips - Veals Mail Order

The Gemini Genie Super Strength Link Clip is the same design as the hugely popular Genie Rig Link but made 30% stronger. Gemini Genie Super Strength Link Clips Super strong stainless steel rig link 30% Stronger than standard clip = added security Use to connect rigs and fishing weights Heavy...

www.veals.co.uk

These pass through my 12mm tip guide ( with care) without the need to cut them off at the end of every sesh.

VMO Power Swivels - Veals Mail Order

VMO Power Swivels Small but strong crane swivel Stainless construction Matt black anti-glare finish Suitable for shore or boat fishing Wide range of sizes to cover all aspects of rig making Available in packs of 50 (#2 - 10 pack only)

www.veals.co.uk

Trusted to withstand casting unlike some cheaper options.

 

[Dutchman]

I mostly tie a loop on mono, loop the swivel on and go from there.

Easy to tie loads on the swivel by another loop.

Only different for me if using running ledger, i like to keep things as easy as possible.

 

[Trampster]

This is still so much neater than trying to pull the whole rig through your loop

Looks like the tackle box needs some new bits and bobs!

The eBay link i mentioned was only the first one that popped up - there may be cheaper/better options.
The 1/0 & 2/0 sizes in that link are rated at 35Kgs or 75Lbs, so should be strong enough for most situations.

 

[Dutchman]

I mostly tie a loop on mono, loop the swivel on and go from there.

Easy to tie loads on the swivel by another loop.

Only different for me if using running ledger, i like to keep things as easy as possible.

This is still so much neater than trying to pull the whole rig through your loop

Looks like the tackle box needs some new bits and bobs!

if i am changing different lures i will just loop a short length of mono both ends with loop and fix one of them or similar on the buisness end and loop the other through my initial swivel.

I know its doubled swiveled but far easy for me if i wanted to slip a feathered rig on the initial swivel.

 

[Mr Fish]

I use what are often known as 'American snap swivels'. As you said, tie a loop in the main line, pass it through the swivel eye, then pull the link back through the loop. Need to be able to remove mine every time, as the tip eyes on my rods are small, and the lnks won't pass through them.

American Snap Sea Fishing Swivels All Sizes 2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 | eBay

Beach and Boat Fishing. Sizes Available:2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. after handling. We take our reputation seriously. Second Class Large Letter. Breaking Strain KG's.

www.ebay.co.uk

I rarely use those for anything other than lead links because they can and do pop out on occasion.

Wouldn’t want to risk it if I hooked a bass of a lifetime or whatever

 

[Trampster]

I rarely use those for anything other than lead links because they can and do pop out on occasion.

Wouldn’t want to risk it if I hooked a bass of a lifetime or whatever

Everyone to their own Fishy! Those Breakaway links are good, but I find them a bit fiddly for my old Paws!
Never had one of those American snap swivels come undone.

 

[tdxs133pm]

I rarely use those for anything other than lead links because they can and do pop out on occasion.

I would never use them,seen them unclip/straighten whilst casting 6oz lead.

 

[Ollieollie]

Gemini rig clip on end of leader for me. Tie all my own rigs with power swivel on the end

Gemini Genie Super Strength Link Clips - Veals Mail Order

The Gemini Genie Super Strength Link Clip is the same design as the hugely popular Genie Rig Link but made 30% stronger. Gemini Genie Super Strength Link Clips Super strong stainless steel rig link 30% Stronger than standard clip = added security Use to connect rigs and fishing weights Heavy...

www.veals.co.uk

These pass through my 12mm tip guide ( with care) without the need to cut them off at the end of every sesh.

VMO Power Swivels - Veals Mail Order

VMO Power Swivels Small but strong crane swivel Stainless construction Matt black anti-glare finish Suitable for shore or boat fishing Wide range of sizes to cover all aspects of rig making Available in packs of 50 (#2 - 10 pack only)

www.veals.co.uk

Trusted to withstand casting unlike some cheaper options.

Same here

 

[Valleyboy]

Breakaway or Veals copies for me

 

[Dutchman]

I rarely use those for anything other than lead links because they can and do pop out on occasion.

Wouldn’t want to risk it if I hooked a bass of a lifetime or whatever

I would not use line connected to them but do use a similar type to change lures quickly.

Cheap ones are rubbish and if you ever use them, throw them away after one session.

 

[Dutchman]

Tie a swivel onto your leader then add a Breakaway Fastlink to it, that’s what I do

Got a similar question but will start a different thread.

 

[Mr Fish]

Everyone to their own Fishy! Those Breakaway links are good, but I find them a bit fiddly for my old Paws!
Never had one of those American snap swivels come undone.

I have

 

[Mr Fish]

I would never use them,seen them unclip/straighten whilst casting 6oz lead.

When I say for lead links I mean for estuary rigs or wrassing when it’s just a simple lob, I wouldn’t use them on the beach with 5/6oz leads.
Should have made that clear but posted quickly between watering the outside pots, lol

 

[Ollieollie]

I have

Yes but your a fine tuned lead lobbing machine