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Choosing the correct swivel size can seem unnecessarily confusing, particularly to those just starting out with fishing. Is size 8 bigger or smaller than size 1? What's the difference between size 1/0 and size 1?This is a guide to what exactly the dimensions and breaking strains of various swivel sizes are. The sizes quoted are those available on this site although there are of course other sizes up to very large swivels for game fishing down to some very tiny swivels.As you will see from the tables below, a size 2 barrel swivel for example, is larger in size than...

Rotten bottom links, also known as weak link releases are used when fishing in conditions where there is a high probability of getting snagged. To avoid losing all of your rig and terminal tackle, using a rotten bottom link allows you to sacrifice your lead weight by attaching the weight with a weak length of monofilament. If your weight gets snagged you can simply apply enough force to break the weak link, leaving the weight on the sea bed but allowing you to retrieve the rest of your tackle. The obvious problem with attaching a weight to weak line is...