Nymph Rig Swivel

[coolwaters]

where would you put a small swivel on a nymph rig?? am i right to say tie it on to end of leader then tie the first fly and tippet on to other end of swivel.. i would assume that you dont want it between flies??

 

Also woudl having a swivel reduce the amount of tangling with more than one nymph??

[ÜberFly]

Colin,

 

For nymphing exclusively, I use a very small swivel (can't remember the size off hand 1/32 maybe?!) and use a 7' or 7.5' 1X or 2X leader and tie the swivel at that point (some people use straight mono)... From there, your 1st fly should be around the 9' mark (I use 6 lb maxima as my tippet for all 3 flies if I can or go down to 4 lb depending on the size of the terminal fly - as long as I can get the line through the eye). I use this set up for "normal" Bow River conditions. I then use my strike indicator to adjust the depth.

 

I ABSOLUTELY feel that using a swivel reduces tangling!!

 

Hope this helps...

 

P

 

where would you put a small swivel on a nymph rig?? am i right to say tie it on to end of leader then tie the first fly and tippet on to other end of swivel.. i would assume that you dont want it between flies??

 

Also woudl having a swivel reduce the amount of tangling with more than one nymph??

[reevesr1]

I will use bigger swivels if I know I'm going to be fishing faster water. Eliminates the need for extra weight. I have a little box with several different sizes.

 

As to tangling, I think it helps reduce. But remember, it is another hinge in the system which does not help. But I agree with Pete. I think in the end it helps. It certainly helps your leader last longer.

 

[nebc]

where would you put a small swivel on a nymph rig?? am i right to say tie it on to end of leader then tie the first fly and tippet on to other end of swivel.. i would assume that you dont want it between flies??

 

Also would having a swivel reduce the amount of tangling with more than one nymph??

 

I use a tippet of flurocarbon and on my tapered leader I use a size 14 or 18 black swivel. The size 18s are hard to find...

 

I use the same when fishing chironomids in lakes.

 

never an issue casting but here in BC we are only allowed one fly...no dropper allowed at all

[headscan]

But remember, it is another hinge in the system which does not help.

Also additional points of failure since you're adding two more knots into your system.

[coolwaters]

ive never used a swivel, think im gonna from now on never thought of it as a bit od weight... thanks again for all the info..greatly appreciated..

colin

[maxwell]

ive ibn using swivels for years now they are awsome!! gives you the extra weight and if u need a spot too attache more split for heavy current i attach them just above the swivlel so i dont halfto worry about them sliding down too my nymphs.. uberfly has nailed it.. i like a 7ish foot leader then th tippet and nymphs below!