Author Topic: Attaching swivel to halco Sorcerer 68 (Read 5780 times)

Curtly · « **on:** March 03, 2014, 10:22:37 AM »

Hi

I would like to know whether it is okay to attach a Power swivel to my halco sorcerer 68's.
Will it spoil the action of the lure?
I use lure clips and the reason I want to do this is that i find it a bit of a fiddle to attach the lure clip to the lure itself.

Ta.

chrisquinton · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2014, 10:52:06 AM »

it won't but make sure the size of swivel matches the splitring.
i replace the splitrings most lures come with for a smaller, decent one if I do this. the correct type has no visible "overlap" where the ring coil has a visibly raised point which interferes with the movement of the splitring through the swivel.

i rig a duo lock clip to the end of my leader and clip this directly onto the lure (remove the split ring altogether).
I run my swivel at the braid-leader joint. makes it much easier to change lures and has no effect on lure action. if anything, reduces visibility of splitrings and swivels at the business end.

Curtly · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2014, 06:31:30 AM »

"the correct type has no visible "overlap" where the ring coil has a visibly raised point which interferes with the movement of the splitring through the swivel."

@ chrisquinton: With reference to the above could you perhaps post a pic of what this split ring looks like please?

Half-Pint · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2014, 06:38:29 AM »

This explains all things lure related quite well

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=7491.0

chrisquinton · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2014, 08:48:22 AM »

Curtly, I will do so tonight, so everyone can see what I am trying to explain.
Unfortunately, I am busting chops at work till 5!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:29:56 AM »

It's all in the link that Half-Pint posted!

Always look for Forged rings that have been 'stamped' out in the manufacturing process - these rings have a kink in the middle of the ring, allowing the ring to be 2 wire diameters thick. The unstamped versions are 3 diameters thick, making them essentially useless, since they are too thick to fit through the eye of the hook!

travelmember · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2014, 09:37:42 AM »

Why use a swivel on a lipped lure? - they are designed not to spin in the first place. Simple Rapala knots work for me.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:39:22 AM »

Quote from: travelmember on March 04, 2014, 09:37:42 AM

Why use a swivel on a lipped lure? - they are designed not to spin in the first place. Simple Rapala knots work for me.

Guys are getting lazy TM... the use of quick-change clips are quite popular these days. But you're right, the best way is to tie a knot!

Curtly · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:41:18 AM »

@Travelmember: I find attaching a lure clip a better option as it saves time in making the rapala knot each time.
If i wanted to change the lure its a matter of clipping it off and putting on another one!

@Reefman: Great Tutorial bud! Pretty self explanatory.
I'll be the first to admit that I've put a lot of crap split rings onto my lures cos I wasn't the wiser... so gues what I'll be doing in the near future: Taking em all off!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2014, 10:43:08 AM »

Shot bud, it's wierd that Halco uses those crappy 3-wide Split rings on all their lures...

Lofty · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2014, 11:02:55 AM »

I was using a powerswivel attached to my fluoro leader,which is connected to my braid with a 7 turn uni and double fig.8,then using my split-ring pliers to change lures...I then read that some guys were using quick-change clips to change lures...I then bought these(pic)to try this,but after a while changed back to my previous method as I found these "quick change clips"to not be very easy or quick,I found too that sometimes I had to bend open the clip to be able to hook the lure...maby I'm doing something wrong...

is there perhaps a different clip that I could try..?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2014, 11:31:46 AM »

The middle ones in the bottom pic are the ones I'm using more regularly now... can't remember what make they are, but you can bend them with your fingers.

Lofty · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2014, 11:57:56 AM »

mr.Reefs,interresting clip that middle one...will look out for some of those clips...I've got the top pics' dr.hook clip but never used it as a quick change clip...

I used mine on my bucktails for some free movement...

REEFMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:08:42 PM »

That middle clip is called a Speed clip, made by Norman. Thanks Chrisquinton!

Homie · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:10:43 PM »

Where did you get those Tony ?

chrisquinton · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:12:22 PM »

I found them at bass.co.za
they have no stock left....

Homie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:14:21 PM »

I've found them at Mia's before, but haven't seen those in a while... Don't think I have a single one left

REEFMAN · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:15:54 PM »

I got mine at MIAS. Angling Africa out of stock as well.

Homie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:17:48 PM »

Recently Tony?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2014, 04:25:42 PM »

no. I'm not a tackle slut, haven't been to MIAS in at least.... 2 weeks.