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AMYSPORTS · Swivels, Snaps & Split Rings
AMYSPORTS High Strength Fishing Swivel Connector, Copper, Black Nickel
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 2.68 x 2.05 x 0.98 inches
Quick take
Copper barrel swivels with seamless rolling action for fly, trolling and bottom fishing.
The 1/0 barrel swivel comes in a 25-piece pack, with a rolling barrel that turns as line and lures move. Its copper body suits anglers rigging inshore bait, lures and trolling setups in saltwater or freshwater. Each pack measures about 2.7 by 2 by 1 inches.
Best for
- Fly fishing leaders and tippet connections
- Trolling spreads with multiple lines
- Saltwater bottom rigs for grouper and snapper
Skip if
- You need ball bearing swivels for ultra-smooth rotation
- You fish light, finesse presentations where hardware visibility matters
Strengths
- Solid copper construction resists corrosion and reduces visibility in clear water
- Seamless barrel design provides smooth rolling action on retrieves
- 15 sizes from 9 to 222 lb test cover all applications from panfish to tuna
Trade-offs
- Copper can tarnish over time in saltwater without rinsing
- Lack of ball bearing means some line twist accumulates on fast retrieves
- Larger sizes in range are visible hardware on light line rigs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Trolling
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | barrel swivel |
|---|---|
| Body | Solid copper |
| Rotation | Seamless 360-degree rolling action |
| Sizes | #14 to #3/0 from 9 to 222 lb test |
| Count | 25 to 100 swivels |
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