cork skrew swivels

Fish'n'Chips · 03-01-2004, 10:37 PM

Does anyone know where we can get the corkskrew type swivels that we use for sturgeon fishing. I use to get them from FMS but they have not had them in a year or so.

The Overfishin Condition · 03-01-2004, 10:39 PM

Good question! Patiently awaiting answer! We got ours in Alaska, and I like them a lot, but we did get a pretty limited amount!

love2fish · 03-02-2004, 05:16 AM

Englunds carries them.

love2fish

illbfish · 03-02-2004, 05:53 AM

I got mine at BC Angleing in Oregon City. I think you can also get them at Great American Tackle. :whazzup:

Silver Eagle · 03-02-2004, 05:58 AM

Englund in Newport has them for sure......Ray

03-02-2004, 07:34 AM

Englund's in Astoria has them too.

LQQKASTAR · 03-02-2004, 08:05 AM

OK, at the risk of sounding stupid.
whats a corkscrew swivel?
thanks

03-02-2004, 09:17 AM

LQQKASTAR · 03-02-2004, 10:36 AM

Thanks keta, what would be the advantage of using this, looks like you could pull a car with it...
thanks again. :blush:

Fish Hawg · 03-02-2004, 10:48 AM

Keta, I got some at Englund marine but the swivle was not like that. Thoes look real strong. How do you attach your line to it? Will a Palomar work with those?.....Ross

03-02-2004, 12:01 PM

Kinda like these with a plain ole' good quality barrel swivel attached. I have some that are made in Seattle, but can't remember who makes them.

03-02-2004, 12:06 PM

FH,
A loop works better, I like to use a Perfection Loop. This is a heavy duty swivel that I use on tuna handlines made out of 200lb tuna cord.

03-02-2004, 12:26 PM

Here they are, but without the three way deal. Just the barrel and corkscrew. Would like to get some more myself. Great for sturgeon baits.

Rick

Soft Plastic · 03-02-2004, 01:17 PM

Those brass ones are great for halibut fishing, however for salmon or sturgeon fishing lighter duty ones will work. Here is the link to them. http://www.tyeetackle.com/snaps.html#duo Mods if it is a problem posting this link please remove it. Unfortunatly no ifish sponsers carry these.

Enjoy

03-02-2004, 02:08 PM

Exactly Ron. Thanks! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Steelie Steve · 03-02-2004, 02:52 PM

Yeah, I always get mine out of Nanooks tackle box when he falls asleep..... :shocked:

:grin: :grin:

j/k ya man....

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Fish'n'Chips · 03-02-2004, 06:12 PM

I just got a bunch from Great American Tackle and he said he will be getting some more in they are about 2.60 for a 2 pack. thanks for the help locating some.

03-02-2004, 06:15 PM

That's OK SS. Have you looked at or seen your Kwikfish lately? :shocked:

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Fish Hawg · 03-02-2004, 06:20 PM

Thanks Keta, One more question Do they make crimping sleves for that tuna cord?

Ray S. · 03-02-2004, 08:44 PM

You can get crimping sleeves for tuna cord. I would say Englund's or Seattle Marine would be a good source.
Ray

03-02-2004, 10:06 PM

FH,
Ray is right.

Perfection Loop works well.

[ 03-02-2004, 11:07 PM: Message edited by: Keta ]

Fish'n'Chips · 03-02-2004, 11:23 PM

The whole idea behind this type of swivel is that you dont tye it you can quickly change the bait by twisting the loop end of your leader down the corkskrew. although I have found that the type in the picture are hard to use because the leader has to be pulled very hard to get passed every turn in the skrew part. the type I am looking for only have 1 twist in them and cost about half as much as the brass type