using swivels with grubs

Saltwater Kayak Fishing
1

I constantly change my bait and in the yak, it gets to be a pain tieing each one seperate. My question, do you think it makes a diffence in the bite, using a snap-swivel with the grub?

2

I am not sure with grubs but a swivel used with other baits, like crankbaits, effects the way they perform.

Charleston Bound!!

3

I’ve seen the grubs look like they are “spinning” when tied directly to the line…would a snap swivel or barrel swivel stop this or would it affect the bite? Has anyone else had this problem?

“No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem”

               beer
4

When using a spinning rod I use a swivel tied about 6 to 8 inches above the grub. It keeps the line from twisting on the spinning reel. On a baitcaster, I tie directly to the lure.

fred

5

I’ve seen that fish won’t hit a grub as often if it is attached to a swivel.

6

ive seen the same.
mostly in clear water or under bright skies.
side by side, the man w/ the swivel gets less bites…
at least until he ties directly on.
i have heard, however, that painting the swivel w/ red nail polish or h20proof paint, can actually entice a bite, but never tried it…

7

The point of painting them red is to help simulate an injured baitfish, they say it can really make a non=feeding fish bite. Sounds like it makes sense, but you never know, never tried it.

Wadmalaw native
17’ Bentz-Craft flats 90yammy
ya’ll wanna know about the Bentz-Craft, let me know, it’s a great boat
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson

8

I always use a #20 duo-lock snap for lures. I fish clear water and have just as many or more hits. Makes changing lures in a yak very easy and I can get away with fewer rods.

9

Is that an offer there Leadenwah Boy?

10

The Bentz-craft qoute?

11

I don’t think that boat will ever be leaving my yard. Sorry

Wadmalaw native
17’ Bentz-Craft flats 90yammy
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson

12

I hoped you’d say that…better not ever leave!!!

13

IF only you knew where it was…
and you forget us wadmalaw people chase you down with shotguns you even look at our boats funny, much less try to steal it. You wouldn’t make it to the end of the dirt road w/ my boat, i promise.

Wadmalaw native
17’ Bentz-Craft flats 90yammy
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson

14

You misunderstood my verbage, i meant you better not sell that boat, its a hell of a ride!!

15

i know, just messin with you. Boat is worth more than money. If only I could get the other Bentz to build a boat for us.

Wadmalaw native
17’ Bentz-Craft flats 90yammy
15’ Alumacraft, 1979 35 Johnson