Jig Star Swivel & Grommet

The most common tackle failure is at the leader-to-solid ring knot which is usually the result of a big fish, the fish we dream of. You never hear of small fish busting off, only the monsters! Commonly used solid rings sometimes have sharp edges and are often small in cross section. If the cross section is smaller than the cross section of the leader, it will cut the leader at the knot when under pressure. The only solution is to protect the leader wrap with tubing, knot sleeve or a thimble. In the case of Spinning Reels, the best solution is the Swivel Ring & Grommet designed by Chris Wong of Jig Star. Spinning Reels are known for producing line twist which damages and weakens line so the use of a high-quality ball bearing swivel helps alleviates unwanted line twist. The small #5 ball bearing swivel is made from quality stainless steel, tests to 335lb and is recognized as the Worlds’ strongest swivel for its size. The leader is wrapped around the grommet which provides protecti