An old hand on the Columbia River called my sling work 'sloppy'

He pointed out I was letting the cable twist too much, which was wearing the strands faster. I started using a swivel hook and checking for lays every morning, and it made a huge difference. Anyone else have a simple tip that saved them a headache down the line?

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jackson.jenny6mo ago

Wait, you weren't using a swivel before?

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umabailey6mo ago

Honestly seems like a small thing to get worked up about. People fish for years without one and catch plenty. It's just a tool, not some magic fix. The difference it makes is pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. Don't see why not using one before is such a big deal.

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campbell.evan6mo ago

You say it's a small thing, but that's because you haven't seen the difference. My line used to twist into a spring after a few casts, especially with certain lures. Now it just stays straight. It's not magic, but it saves me from constantly fixing a tangled mess. That minor fix adds up to a lot more time actually fishing.

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