Korda QC Swivel

Korda QC Swivels

Welcome to Gerry’s Fishing! When the fishing gets fast and furious, or when you are trying to maximize every single second of active fishing time on the bank, efficiency is everything. The Korda QC (Quick Change) Swivel family is a massive favourite among modern carp and specimen anglers. These clever components allow you to detach and change your hooklink in a literal split second, completely eliminating the need to cut and re-tie knots when you need to put a fresh rig out or change your presentation.

Whether you’ve just landed a fish and want to swap out a dulled hook instantly, or you need to unclip your rig to thread a PVA mesh bag down the hooklink, these QC swivels make the process effortless. To cover every possible rig configuration, they are available in two industry-standard sizes—Size 8 and Size 11—and come in both Standard and Ring Swivel variants. This ensures you can seamlessly integrate them into standard lead clip setups, inline lead systems, or fluid helicopter and chod rigs.

Detailed Specifications

• Product Type: Quick Change (QC) Rig Swivel.

• Available Sizes: Size 8 (Standard) and Size 11 (Micro).

• Available Variants: Standard QC and Ring QC Swivel (ideal for running/helicopter setups).

• Finish: Matte, non-reflective anti-glare coating to eliminate underwater glint.

• Functionality: Open crook design for instantaneous hooklink attachment and removal.

Examples of Where to Use

• Standard Lead Clip Rigs (Size 8): The standard Size 8 QC Swivel is designed to pull perfectly and securely into the front barrel of most safety lead clips. It allows you to quickly change standard coated or supple braided hooklinks.

• Helicopter & Chod Setups (Ring QC Variant): The Ring QC Swivel variant is the ultimate choice for running up and down a leader on a helicopter or Chod rig. The added ring provides incredible 360-degree rotation, while the QC crook lets you swap out your stiff hooklinks in seconds.

• PVA Bag Fishing: Essential for solid or mesh PVA bag work. You can pre-tie your rigs, slide your PVA bags over the hooklinks using a baiting needle, and simply clip them onto the QC swivel when you are ready to cast.

Gerry’s Pro Tip

Pro Tip: To ensure your hooklink never slips off the open crook during the cast or under heavy water impact, you must always secure the connection with a tapered sleeve. We highly recommend using a Korda Anti-Tangle Sleeve or a small piece of silicone tubing. Simply loop your rig onto the QC crook, slide the rubber sleeve firmly over the metal crook, and you have a bulletproof, completely enclosed, and anti-tangle connection!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which size should I choose for standard safety lead clips?

A: For standard lead clips and inline leads from Korda and most other major manufacturers, the Size 8 variant is the exact industry standard that will pull snugly into the clip barrel to form a safe, semi-fixed setup. The smaller Size 11 is preferred for downsized, micro presentations or specialized match/feeder rigs.

Q: Will the open hook bend or open up under heavy pressure from a large fish?

A: Not at all. Korda QC Swivels are manufactured from ultra-high tensile steel and are rigorously tested. The crook is incredibly rigid and will not flex, bend, or open up, even when subjected to extreme casting forces or the brutal pressure of a specimen carp or catfish.

Q: What is the benefit of the Ring Swivel version over the Standard version?

A: The Ring QC variant features an additional metal ring attached to one eyelet. This is crucial for helicopter, Chod, and running rigs because it allows the rig to rotate freely around the leader on multiple axes, drastically improving rig mechanics and reducing the chance of tangles.