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Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels
Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels, size 7, CAC700
A dead-handy little bit of terminal tackle for helicopter and Ronnie-style rigs, with quick rig changes built into the swivel.
- Product code: CAC700.
- Size 7, with 10 swivels per pack.
- Anti-glare finish for a less flashy terminal presentation.
- Designed for helicopter rigs and also suitable for Ronnie or Spinner rigs.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels, product code CAC700: a 10-pack of size 7, anti-glare swivels designed for helicopter rigs and adaptable to Ronnie or Spinner rigs.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A useful specialist swivel with solid versatility, scoring well for convenience rather than outright bargain value.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.3/10
- Ease of Use9.4/10
- Value for Money8.3/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing helicopter rigs. You can swap rigs or hooklengths quickly when the fish, lakebed or presentation calls for a change.
- Anglers who use Ronnie or Spinner rigs. The swivel can be used as part of those presentations, giving one pack more than one job.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers who almost always fish fixed or inline leads. You won’t get much benefit from the helicopter-specific design if your rigs never use that arrangement.
- Anyone wanting a fit-and-forget connection. The secure clip still needs a proper check before casting, particularly after changing the rig.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels
A dead-handy little bit of terminal tackle for helicopter and Ronnie-style rigs, with quick rig changes built into the swivel.
- Product code: CAC700.
- Size 7, with 10 swivels per pack.
- Anti-glare finish for a less flashy terminal presentation.
- Designed for helicopter rigs and also suitable for Ronnie or Spinner rigs.
Quick verdict
Verdict: a proper useful rig-building shortcut
If helicopter rigs are part of your fishing, these swivels make swapping rigs or hooklinks quick and tidy. The secure clip system is the main draw, and the anti-glare finish is a nice touch for clear water or pressured venues.
They’re not the cheapest-looking bit of metal in the box, especially with the product listed as discontinued by some retailers, but the convenience is bob on. Just make sure the clip is properly secured before casting.
A useful specialist swivel with solid versatility, scoring well for convenience rather than outright bargain value.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.3/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.4/10
- Value for Money
- 8.3/10
The secure clip system, size 7 format and anti-glare finish make it a well-considered terminal component.
It does the key job neatly by allowing quick rig and hooklength changes across several presentations.
It won’t catch fish by itself, but it helps you keep the right rig in the water and use subdued terminal tackle.
The whole point is reducing rig-changing faff, although the clip still needs checking properly.
The £3.99 listed RRP is fair for 10 versatile swivels, though discontinued availability may make value less predictable.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels
There are loads of tiny bits of terminal tackle that look a bit too simple to matter. Then you spend half a session faffing about changing a rig, and suddenly that little swivel starts looking like a genius bit of kit. The Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivel is very much in that camp. It’s a size 7 swivel with a secure clip system, built to make helicopter rigs quicker to adjust on the bank.
The basic idea is nice and straightforward. Rather than stripping down the whole business end when you want a fresh rig or hooklength, you use the clip to change it over. That’s handy when you’ve nicked a hook point, want to switch from a bottom bait to a wafter, or simply fancy trying a different presentation without rebuilding everything from scratch.
For helicopter-rig fans, this is the job it’s made for. The swivel gives the rig a neat connection while allowing the hooklink arrangement to sit and move around the lead system. That can be useful over chod, light weed or an uneven lakebed, where letting the rig find its own position is part of the plan.
It’s also not boxed into one narrow job. Fox says these can be used to create Ronnie or Spinner rigs too. So if your rig box contains a few different presentations, a pack has a bit more mileage than a helicopter-only component. One swivel doing several jobs is always welcome, especially when you’re trying not to carry half the tackle shop to the swim.
The anti-glare finish is another sensible detail. It won’t turn a poor rig into a bite magnet, obviously, but keeping terminal tackle subdued makes sense when you’re fishing clear water, shallow margins or pressured carp waters. There’s no need for a shiny bit of metal waving about near the hook when a duller finish will do the same job.
The secure clip system is the bit that deserves your attention. Quick change is brilliant, but only when the connection is properly closed and protected. After changing a rig, give it a proper look and a gentle tug. Make sure the clip has seated correctly, and don’t rush it because the rods are off and your mate’s shouting that there’s one fizzing over the other side.
Size 7 is a familiar size for carp terminal tackle, and the pack contains 10 swivels. That should cover a fair few rig changes, although snaggy swims, weed and the odd cut-off can soon eat through terminal bits. Keep a few spare in the tackle box rather than assuming one pack will last every campaign.
At the listed RRP of £3.99, the appeal is mainly convenience rather than a huge saving over building rigs the traditional way. That said, saving time on the bank has value. If you’re moving between spots, fishing short sessions or tweaking presentations through a bite-time, a quick-change connection can keep you fishing instead of sat there with scissors and forceps.
The slight wrinkle is availability. Tackleuk lists the Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels as discontinued, so you may find stock a bit patchy. If you spot them, check for the CAC700 product code and make sure you’re getting the size 7, 10-pack version. For anglers already using helicopter, Ronnie or Spinner rigs, they’re a cracking little shortcut. For everyone else, they’re probably more specialist than essential.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- CAC700
- Size
- 7
- Pack quantity
- 10 swivels
- Finish
- Anti-glare
- Designed for
- Helicopter rigs
- RRP
- £3.99
Specs checked with Fox, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The clever bit is the fast change
The Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivel is all about making a helicopter rig more adaptable. You can change the rig or hooklength without stripping the whole end tackle down, which is dead handy when the fish suddenly switch from bottom baits to wafters, or when a hook point needs changing.
It also lends itself to Ronnie and Spinner-style presentations, so one small component can earn its keep across a fair few rig boxes. That versatility is the reason to buy it, rather than expecting some magic ingredient that catches fish on its own.
What you’re buying
A quick-change connection for adaptable rigs
The CAC700 is a pack of 10 size 7 Kwik Change Heli Swivels. Each has a secure clip system and an anti-glare finish. The main purpose is to let you change a rig or hooklength quickly while keeping the rest of the terminal setup in place.
They’re designed around helicopter rigs, where a tidy, rotating connection is useful over mixed or uneven lakebeds. They can also be used to create Ronnie or Spinner rigs, which makes them more versatile than a component intended for just one presentation.
Worth knowing. Quick change doesn’t mean skip the checks. Once the new rig is clipped on, make sure the connection is fully seated and secure before you cast. A quick tug is a tiny bit of faff compared with losing a rig or, worse, a fish.
Best on the bank
A handy choice for anglers who tweak presentations
These swivels make most sense if you regularly fish helicopter rigs and like changing hooklengths during a session. They’re useful when the lakebed changes, the fish alter how they’re feeding, or you need to move between bottom-bait, wafter and other presentations.
They’ll also appeal to Ronnie and Spinner-rig users who want a practical swivel for their rig-building box. The anti-glare finish suits anglers who take a bit of care over subtle terminal tackle, particularly on clear or pressured waters.
If you mainly fish fixed leads or inline systems, the benefit drops away. You can still appreciate the quality of a quick-change swivel, but you may not use the helicopter-focused design often enough to make it a must-have.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know before buying
What’s in the pack? You get 10 Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels, size 7, product code CAC700. They have an anti-glare finish and are built around a secure clip system.
What rigs can you use them for? They’re designed for helicopter rigs and can also be used to create Ronnie or Spinner rigs. Their main benefit is making rig or hooklength changes quicker.
Are they good value? The listed RRP is £3.99, which is reasonable for a specialist 10-pack if you’ll use the quick-change feature. The discontinued listing means availability may be the bigger issue, so check the exact product code and pack details.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Quickly changes rigs or hooklengths without rebuilding the whole setup.
- Secure clip system keeps the rig connection neat and practical.
- Works across helicopter, Ronnie and Spinner-style presentations.
- Anti-glare finish is a sensible touch for wary carp.
Worth knowing
- The clip needs checking carefully before every cast and after changing rigs.
- The product is listed as discontinued by Tackleuk, so availability may be patchy.
- Ten swivels won’t last forever if you’re regularly cutting rigs off or fishing snaggy spots.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What are Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels used for?
What are Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels used for?
They’re designed for helicopter rigs and let you change rigs or hooklengths quickly. They can also be used when building Ronnie or Spinner rigs.
02How many Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels come in a pack?
How many Fox Edges Kwik Change Heli Swivels come in a pack?
There are 10 size 7 swivels in the pack.
03Are these swivels still easy to find?
Are these swivels still easy to find?
Tackleuk lists the product as discontinued, so availability can be a bit hit and miss. Check the exact CAC700 product code when buying.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict: a proper useful rig-building shortcut. The strongest reasons to choose it are quickly changes rigs or hooklengths without rebuilding the whole setup. and secure clip system keeps the rig connection neat and practical.; the main trade-off is the clip needs checking carefully before every cast and after changing rigs..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Quickly changes rigs or hooklengths without rebuilding the whole setup.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing helicopter rigs: You can swap rigs or hooklengths quickly when the fish, lakebed or presentation calls for a change.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The clip needs checking carefully before every cast and after changing rigs.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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