How do you all rig coyote spoons... the spoon tied directly to the leader, or to the leader via a swivel? Does it make a difference?

spoon to leader

What he said....

yep directly to the leader.

Here is a simple modification that has worked well for me.

The swivel is a #2 Sampo 45lb test.

Remember to pinch the barb!!!

I use a snap, no swivel. The snap is so I can change spoons in a hurry if necessary and don't have to re-tie knots all the time. The only swivel is at the other end of the leader, or, as BD rigs it, between the spoon and the hook.

try tying the leader to the spoon and then tying a loop on the other end, then have a snap off the flasher for the loop

hey bigdaddy, what's the benefit if the swivel you got there? other than pushing the hook back to pick up a few extra short strikes, I don't see why a swiveling hook makes any difference.

big fish can twist the hook off the spoon!

The swivel between the and spoon keeps the fish from using the split ring as a perch which he can use a fulcrum to pry the hook from its mouth.
I only use Ball bearing swivels on my favorite lures and barrel swivels on others.
I use a a snap ball bearing swivel on the end of my leader. This allows me to change lures swiftly.
I also have a ball bearing swivel on the end of my main line to which I hook the leader.

Phoenix77, why not put the snap swivel on your mainline and the barrel swivel on the leader? Sounds like you have it the other way around? Just curious? Thanks.

I put a snap ball bearing swivel on both the Main Line and leader. The barrel swivels go on some of my lures.. I seldom use barrel swivels for much else.

havnfun and Phoenix77 hit it on the head.