A secondary benefit of the fishing swivel is that it may function as a stopper for sliding sinkers, which depending on fishing method may be placed before or after the swivel. Three-way swivels provide an additional ring that serves as a point of connection for side-branching line segments, which are essential for certain line and hook setups.
A secondary advantage of the fishing swivel is that it can act as a stopper for sliding sinkers, which depending on fishing technique may be placed before or after the swivel. Three-way swivels provide an extra ring that serves as a point of connection for side-branching line segments, which are necessary for certain line and hook configurations.