MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
There was article in in-fisherman just last month addressing this problem. One solution they had was to try dropshotting (weight placed below the hook). Another option they said was to keep the jig moving all the time. This probably does work to stop the jig from spinning, but I'm sure the fish will not always like it. I'm going to try the dropshot technique sometime.
If one swivel works good, would two spaced a couple inches apart work better???
Yep, in-line barrel swivel. Works every time. The "spin" put on the jig is actually caused by your reel. A spinning reel actually will put the twist on the line, and the twist severity will directly depend on how deep you're dropping the jig. When you retrieve it, the reel is twisting the line and the jig will slowly spin, but the tension and length on the line doesn't allow the counterweight to keep up. When the jig comes out of the water, it spins like a top - that is line twist, which causes, as we know, weakness in the line and maddening loops that can create birds nests and line wrap ups at the rod tip.The barrel swivel acts as the buffer, allowing the line to spin while the counterweight remains stationary, hence, way reduced line twist and far less spinning jiggery... Go with the barrel swivel placed like the others have suggested. For added stealth, you can tie off the last 12"-18" lead with fluorocarbon, rather than ice mono or braid. Choose an appropriate sized barrel swivel for weight of your tackle. The lighter the tackle, the smaller the barrel (weight considerations, ultralight jig heads drift down slow, and a big barrel could outrace it...)
Yep, what the doc said. Especially if your drag is slipping when you are reeling fish in (hard to avoid when fishing 2 lb) you will twist the line up QUICK.
Hey Doc, how badly does a swivel effect the action. Wish I had a camera.