Cox & Rawle Brass 3 Way Swivels

The Cox & Rawle Brass 3 Way Swivels are a specific type of fishing terminal tackle designed to connect three different lines (or components) at a single, swiveling junction.

They are a crucial component for building various specialized fishing rigs, particularly in sea and beach fishing applications.

Key Features and Construction:

• Design: They are typically a T-shaped component with three distinct eyes, allowing three lines to be tied to them.
• Material: Constructed from brass, which offers strength and decent corrosion resistance in saltwater environments.
• Function: The swivel action is designed to allow the three connected lines to move independently, which is the primary mechanism for preventing the lines from tangling or twisting around each other.
• Application Focus: They are often highlighted as being “especially suited to making tangle-free match rigs” and are used for shore and beach applications.

Common Uses of 3 Way Swivels in Fishing:

The T-shape allows an angler to create rigs that perform multiple functions simultaneously. The three connection points are usually assigned as follows:

1. Top Eye (Main Line): Connects to the main fishing line coming from the reel.
2. Side Eye (Hook/Bait Line): Connects to the snood/leader line that holds the hook and bait.
3. Bottom Eye (Sinker/Weight Line): Connects to a line holding the lead or sinker.

This setup is used to create popular rig types like:

• Paternoster Rigs: The main line goes to the top, the hook to the side, and the weight hangs from the bottom. This presents the bait off the seabed.
• Running Ledger Rigs: The swivel acts as a stop for a running weight, or can be used to incorporate a specific branch-line for a bait.
• Dropper Rigs: Used to present multiple baits at different depths by tying separate snoods to two of the three eyes.
• Boat Fishing Rigs: The 3-way swivel is often used in boat fishing to allow a heavy weight to sink the rig while the baited hook swings freely.

Cox & Rawle often offer these in different size specifications (e.g., $12\times 14$, $14\times 16$) which relate to the relative sizes of the eyes/barrel, ensuring you can choose the right strength for your target species and rig components.

10 per pack