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hey guys im new on this site. been pourin my own jigs for a couple years with good success. i got roadrunner type jig mold this year n havin good success with it too. ive been gettin some of my spinners knocked off during strike or battle and would like blade to spin more freely. was wonderin if there are better swivels avalible? calls for # 12 crane . dont know whether to try to modify mold for bigger swivel or what. thx ! Set The Hook !

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I've been using #12 deluxe crane swivels from Hagens for years, only broken a few while cleaning excess lead off or if I got to heavy with the powder paint.  Always wrap my swivels with tin foil then remove before curing.  After curing if you have to use a razor blade knife and scrape any powder off the top of the swivel and the top wire.  

 

As long as you don't overblade them they shouldn't be breaking, I've been making them for years and no problems with these swivels.  

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There are different level of quality among crane swivels. I think Worth are probably the best. I bought 1000 5-6 years ago from them, but I am not sure if they are made by Worth. have found that some brands are fine for spinnerbaits, but lose temper when cast in lead and will break off easier. I don't know what you are using, but you might want to upgrade to a better brand or maybe try roller swivels. Berkley makes some pretty strong ones.

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There are different level of quality among crane swivels. I think Worth are probably the best. I bought 1000 5-6 years ago from them, but I am not sure if they are made by Worth. have found that some brands are fine for spinnerbaits, but lose temper when cast in lead and will break off easier. I don't know what you are using, but you might want to upgrade to a better brand or maybe try roller swivels. Berkley makes some pretty strong ones.

got some mustad roller swivels barely fit mold  but did work. one trip no lost blades. time will tell thx !

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I just picked up 1000 Rosco crane swivels and they're just as good as the Hagens - you can order direct from them in a 1000 count for $32.87 + $5.80 flat rate priority shipping for $38.67 which is a good deal.  Did find out that Sampo crane swivels are Rosco crane swivels that's where they buy them from!!  

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