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Terminal tackle · Hook swivels · Our take
Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels
Sizes 10 and 11
A tidy little bit of terminal tackle for Ronnie and Spinner rigs, with easy hook changes, plenty of movement and no faffy bending of loops.
- Designed for Ronnie and Spinner-style rigs.
- Available in size 10 and size 11, with 10 swivels per pack.
- Large swivel ring improves hook movement and aids rotation.
- Use shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the hook-to-swivel connection.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels in size 10 (CAC701) and size 11 (CAC702), supplied as 10 swivels per pack.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A focused, well-thought-out hook swivel for Ronnie and Spinner rigs, scoring strongly for convenience and hook movement.
- Product Quality9.1/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use9.6/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers who regularly fish Ronnie or Spinner rigs. The swivel is built around that presentation, giving the hook plenty of movement and making hook changes dead quick.
- Anglers who like to tweak hook movement. The rounded Kwik Change loop can hold the hook more securely or allow extra freedom, depending on how you sleeve it.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers who mostly fish basic bottom-bait rigs. There’s little point carrying a specialist hook swivel if your usual rig is a simple knotless knot.
- Anyone wanting a completely sleeve-free connection. The hook-to-swivel join should be secured with shrink tube or a suitable sleeve before fishing.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels
A tidy little bit of terminal tackle for Ronnie and Spinner rigs, with easy hook changes, plenty of movement and no faffy bending of loops.
- Designed for Ronnie and Spinner-style rigs.
- Available in size 10 and size 11, with 10 swivels per pack.
- Large swivel ring improves hook movement and aids rotation.
- Use shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the hook-to-swivel connection.
Quick verdict
A proper handy Ronnie rig upgrade
If Ronnie or Spinner rigs are your go-to presentation, these swivels make hook changes quick and keep the hook moving nicely.
They’re simple, neat and sensibly designed. Just remember to add shrink tube or a suitable sleeve over the connection before casting out.
A focused, well-thought-out hook swivel for Ronnie and Spinner rigs, scoring strongly for convenience and hook movement.
- Product Quality
- 9.1/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The non-reflective finish, rounded Kwik Change loop and large swivel ring make it a neatly considered terminal component.
Smooth rotation and useful hook movement suit the demands of a Ronnie or Spinner presentation.
A hook that rotates freely and sits correctly can improve how the rig catches hold, provided the rest of the presentation is right.
Hook changes are quick and don’t require bending the loop or rebuilding the whole rig.
Ten swivels per pack offers solid practicality, although they’re a specialist item rather than an all-purpose swivel.
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 Hook Swivels
Ronnie and Spinner rigs are proper carp-fishing staples these days. They’re neat, aggressive presentations that can sit beautifully over a bottom bait, wafter or pop-up. But the hook swivel is doing a lot of the graft. It needs to turn freely, keep the hook sitting right and let you change a blunt hook without tearing the whole rig apart. That’s where the Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels come in.
The idea is nice and simple. Clip your hook onto the rounded Kwik Change loop, secure the join with shrink tube or a suitable sleeve, and you’ve got a tidy hook section ready to go. When the hook point gets a bit naff, or you fancy changing pattern and size, you can swap it without bending the loop or rebuilding the rig from scratch. Dead handy when the rods are off and you’re trying to get another bait back on the spot sharpish.
The large swivel ring is the main attraction here. It gives the hook room to move and helps the whole hook section rotate smoothly. That matters because a Ronnie rig needs the hook to turn and catch hold when a carp picks up the bait. You don’t want a stiff connection strangling the presentation or leaving the hook sat awkwardly on the lake bed.
There’s also a bit of flexibility in how you use the rounded loop. You can secure the hook so it behaves in a more controlled way, or allow more movement if that suits your rig and hook choice. That’s useful when you’re fine-tuning a presentation for a weedy margin, a hard spot or a choddy bit where the hook needs to settle without too much fuss.
The non-reflective coating is another sensible touch. Terminal tackle doesn’t need to flash like a cheeky disco ball over a pressured carp’s dinner. A dull finish keeps things understated, which is exactly what you want when you’re fishing clear water, shallow margins or a busy syndicate where the old lumps have seen every trick in the book.
You get 10 swivels in a pack, and they’re available in size 10 or size 11. That gives you a straightforward choice when matching the swivel to your hook and the scale of the rig. Don’t get too hung up on picking the biggest option, though. The right size is the one that sits naturally with your chosen hook and doesn’t make the whole presentation look clumsy.
The important bit is securing the connection properly. The hook may attach without bending the Kwik Change loop, but you still need shrink tube or a suitable sleeve over the hook-to-swivel join. That keeps everything in the right place during the cast and while the rig is working on the bottom. It also gives the hook a neat, controlled exit rather than leaving the connection flapping about.
On the bank, these make most sense if you prepare a few hook sections in advance. Tie your boom or leader section, add the swivel, then carry spare hooks ready to clip on. If a hook point feels even slightly suspect after a chuck, change it. No faffing around with a new rig while the swim is fizzing and the fish are on the munch.
They’re not a magic wand, of course. A swivel can’t rescue a poor hook pattern, blunt point or badly balanced bait. You still need to check the hook is sitting correctly, make sure the sleeve is secure and test the rig in the edge before committing it to the spot. Get those bits right, though, and the Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels offer a cracking, practical way to build and maintain a Ronnie or Spinner rig.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Best suited to
- Ronnie and Spinner-style rigs
- Available sizes
- Size 10 and size 11
- Pack quantity
- 10 swivels
- Size 10 product code
- CAC701
- Size 11 product code
- CAC702
- Finish
- Non-reflective coating
Specs checked with Fox, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The clever bit is the movement
The large swivel ring helps the hook rotate freely, while the rounded Kwik Change loop lets you either lock the hook in place or give it more freedom to move.
That gives you a tidy way to fine-tune your rig without bending the loop or rebuilding the whole thing every time you fancy a fresh hook.
The hook-change bit
A tidy connection with useful movement
The large swivel ring is designed to help the hook move and rotate smoothly. That’s the key feature for a Ronnie or Spinner rig, where the hook needs to turn as a carp mouths the bait. The rounded Kwik Change loop also lets you decide how much movement you want in the hook section.
Hooks attach without bending the Kwik Change loop, so swapping a blunt hook is quick and straightforward. You can keep the rest of the rig intact rather than stripping it down every time the point needs changing.
Worth knowing. Always use shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the hook-to-swivel connection. It’s a small step, but it keeps the hook sitting correctly and stops the connection becoming loose during the cast or while fishing.
Best on the bank
For anglers who like a quick, adjustable rig
These are aimed squarely at carp anglers who fish Ronnie or Spinner-style rigs. They’re especially useful if you like carrying spare hooks and changing them quickly when the point is less than spot on.
The ability to choose between a more fixed hook and a freer-moving hook gives you some room to tune the rig. You can adapt it around the hook pattern, bait and lake bed instead of being stuck with one behaviour.
They’re less relevant if you mainly fish simple knotless-knot rigs or standard bottom-bait presentations. In that case, a regular swivel or rig ring may do the job without adding an extra specialist component.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know
The swivels are available in size 10 and size 11. Size 10 is CAC701 and size 11 is CAC702, with 10 swivels supplied per pack.
The non-reflective coating keeps the finish subtle, while the large ring is there to encourage smooth hook movement. The result is a compact hook section that’s easy to change and easy to tune.
Worth knowing. Match the size to the hook and presentation rather than choosing blindly. Then check the finished rig in the margins before casting to the spot, making sure the hook turns and the sleeve holds everything neatly.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Quick hook changes without bending the Kwik Change loop.
- Smooth rotation helps the hook turn and sit correctly.
- Non-reflective coating keeps the finish subtle on the lake bed.
- Rounded loop allows a fixed or more free-moving hook setup.
Worth knowing
- You need shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the connection properly.
- A specialist component, so less useful if you mainly fish straightforward knotless-knot rigs.
- You’ll need to choose between size 10 and 11 to suit the hook and presentation you’re building.
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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 rigs are the Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels for?
What rigs are the Fox Edges Kwik Change Hook Swivels for?
They’re designed for Ronnie and Spinner-style rigs, where the hook needs to rotate freely around the swivel and sit neatly over the bottom bait.
02How do you attach the hook?
How do you attach the hook?
The hook attaches onto the rounded Kwik Change loop without bending the loop. Once the hook is in place, use shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the hook-to-swivel connection.
03What’s the difference between size 10 and size 11?
What’s the difference between size 10 and size 11?
Both are available for building Ronnie or Spinner rigs, but the choice comes down to the hook and overall presentation you’re using. Size 10 is product code CAC701, while size 11 is CAC702.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper handy ronnie rig upgrade. The strongest reasons to choose it are quick hook changes without bending the kwik change loop. and smooth rotation helps the hook turn and sit correctly.; the main trade-off is you need shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the connection properly..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Quick hook changes without bending the Kwik Change loop.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers who regularly fish Ronnie or Spinner rigs: The swivel is built around that presentation, giving the hook plenty of movement and making hook changes dead quick.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “You need shrink tube or a suitable sleeve to secure the connection properly.”
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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