When to use swivels?

[RudyH]

Do you find swivels to be valuable when bottom fishing? Or is their value limited to lures like spoons?

I'm preparing some rigs for an upcoming surf fishing trip in clear water, and I don't want more hardware than I need. Basically this will be casting a pyramid sinker-weighted dropper rig, then letting it soak until a fish takes the bait.

[Williamsdad]

I use a swivel behind an eggsinker and tied to a 12-18 in. leader (standard carolina rig?). i didn't have much luck in beg. of Aug. in surf @ St. Pete Beach, even with live bait (fish).

[FHC]

i like swivels on bar stools

[sosprey]

My neck swivels when I'm at the beach!

[Charlie2]

From my personal experiences, I will say that that swivels are overused. Does your lure/rig really twist that much?

I would use a swivel if I had such happenings but for normal every day fishing, I think not! JMHO C2