fishing swivel

A fishing swivel is a small device consisting of two rings connected to a pivoting joint.

Examples of fishing swivels.

Fishing swivels come in sizes ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters, and are traditionally either flat black or brass in color.

A secondary benefit of the fishing swivel is that it may stop a sliding sinker, which depending on fishing method may be placed before or after the swivel.

This includes Fishing hook, Fishing sinker, Fishing float, leaders, Fishing swivel, split rings and wire, snaps, beads, spoons, blades, spinners and clevises to attach spinner blades to fishing lures.