smerchly Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I know there are several ways to store a worm harness for quick access and neatness , but how do you guys make a quick change to another harness when using a 3 way swivel with a drop sinker ? The 3 way swivel is tied to the main line and the harness line is also tied to the 3 way swivel . Tying a new set up takes time so I want to know what methods are used to change the worm harness quickly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolly82 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I have always used a snap swivel. If your worm harness has a loop at the end, have a bit of leader coming from the 3 way with a snap swivel. Then just snap the loop into that. I dont have a chance to send a pic now but if you need one, PM me and I will when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 A snap swivel on the 3 way would be the ticket, Smerch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I found this method works , only need one snap on the 3 way swivel and tie all harnesses with a double loop knot . I use $store baggies to store each harness for quick selection . Here is a quick piece I put together for reference . ...a little concerned with line twist . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolly82 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I think if you have a leader coming off the three way with a snap swivel attached and then your harness it should help negate some of the line twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, tolly82 said: I think if you have a leader coming off the three way with a snap swivel attached and then your harness it should help negate some of the line twist. Hopefully the 3 way swivel will be enough to stop line twist , especially mono line . I try to use the least amount of knots & swivels as possible . I'll soon be testing the rigs after this sunny warm spell cools down . When I run crank baits like a J-11 on a 3 way rig , I use leaders , just in case a pike takes it . Those little snaps are so handy when changing many types of rigs , including ice fishing rigs. They come in various sizes and quality ....like the stainless ones best . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 You guys use a three way swivel? I have never fished a three way trolling. My downrigger setup is swivel on end fishline, keel with leader and swivel, worm harness. Substitute keel with leader and swivel to jet diver or dipsey with leader and swivel when not using downrigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Neat 3 way Chris ..... I use the 3 way rig in the set up above for casting as well from shore or boat....using worm harnesses , or floating lures like Husky Jerks . I prefer to use them in places with some current & let it swing as we do with roe bags . The sinker allows the lures to stay close to bottom (not too heavy) ! & I use very light line for the drop sinker in case it gets caught in rocks...it will break off , saving your lure . .....looking at the weather for my next 3 way adventure ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalleyeChaser Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Go to whackem tackle online smerch and get their double down inline trolling weight.... much easier imo dragging a harness.. they have 1,2 and 3 oz... I have a " trolling chart " for it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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