Need a line tie when jig fishing

[Jeff Hahn]

There is a very healthy largemouth population where I fish in Georgian Bay, Ontario. The problem is that there are a lot of pike, too. I get tired of losing jigs to toothy little pike. So, last year I started using a plastic coated wire leader on my jigs. It didn't affect my catch rate or the size of largemouth that I caught at all. I make my own leaders. Instead of using a snap on the end that attaches to the jig, I attach the leader permanently using a leader sleeve. The problem is on the other end of the leader where I tie my line. Last year, I used a split ring. The problem is that the split ring catches a lot of weeds, ruining the presentation. So, I tried a barrel swivel. It was better, but not by much. So, I'm looking for an alternative. Here's the best option I've found.

https://www.jannsnetcraft.com/spro-p...ls/335801.aspx

I know these will still catch some grass. But, I bet a whole lot less than the split ring or barrel swivel. Anyone have any experience with these heavy duty swivels? I wonder if the smallest one, 150 pound test, will be too big?

Thanks for any help you can offer!

[Smalljaw67]

What about AFW Micro Supreme 49 strand wire leader? A friend of mine uses it when throwing Megabass 110 jerkbaits in a certain body of water, there are big smallmouth there but come late fall you'll get a lot of muskies as well. Anyway, you can tie it to your main line using a uni knot since it is flexible like line, it may be worth trying. https://www.cabelas.com/product/AFW-...re/1317773.uts

[DrewFlu33]

This is my complete ignorance on how these work probably, but is there any way you could attach them to your line with a leader sleeve? I'm guessing the main line isn't big enough in diameter for a reliable connection?

Of course this would require cutting a bit off of the leader with each bait change, but I'm guessing you don't have to change out baits too often up there anyhow unless the bait itself is destroyed.

[Jeff Hahn]

I bought a pack of the swivels that I linked above. I got to try them out over the last two days when fishing a swim jig in pads and grass up here on Georgian Bay. FYI - They work fantastic!

[Joe4d]

why not just make a small eye in the leader, same way u are attaching it to the swivel,, just no swivel.

[alanhore]

Get some knotable wire leader material. Tie it just like a floro leader. There are a few brands out there.

[jacob461]

Check out Owner hyper swivels. I use a #12/45lb on a small smiwbait rig paired with 30lb 7 strand titanium wire.