The Carolina Keeper is an adjustable plastic line stop that keeps a sliding sinker separated from your hook. Squeeze it with needle-nose pliers to open the slit, thread it onto your line, and release it at the position you want. It lets you change the distance between weight and bait without retying a swivel. Each pack contains 8 keepers in Clear or Red. Why use a Carolina Keeper? Adjustable spacing: Move the keeper to change how far your bait trails behind the sinker. Fewer knots in a simple rig: Using one continuous length of line avoids the two connections required by a separate swivel. Quick changes: Squeeze and reposition when you want to test a different distance between the weight and hook. Specifications Product: Carolina Keeper Material: Plastic Purpose: Adjustable line stop for sliding weights Color options: Clear or Red Quantity: 8 per pack Installation tool: Needle-nose pliers, sold separately How to install and adjust For a simple Carolina-style setup, slide your sinker onto the line first. Grip the keeper so squeezing opens its central slit. Thread the free end of the line through the opening and release the pliers. Tie on your hook, then squeeze the keeper again to set the distance between sinker and hook. Always squeeze the keeper open before moving it. Check that it holds under the load of your chosen sinker before casting. If it slips, a second keeper may be needed, especially with sinkers of 1/2 ounce or heavier. The keeper is a stop; it does not provide the rotating action of a swivel. 3 Tackle Express Tips Test the hold. Pull against the sinker gently and check that the keeper stays where you set it. Repeat after the first few casts. Adjust one thing at a time. Keep your bait and sinker the same while changing the spacing, so you can judge the effect of that adjustment. Inspect the line. Check for scuffs where the keeper and sinker sit. Re-rig damaged line before continuing, and avoid pulling a closed keeper along the line. Frequently asked questions How many Carolina Keepers are in a pack?Each package contains 8 keepers in the selected color. Do I need pliers to install one?Yes. Use needle-nose pliers to squeeze the keeper and open the slit for threading or adjustment. Does it replace a swivel?It can replace the swivel's role as a sinker stop in a simple rig. It does not rotate to manage line twist or join two different lines. What should I do if the keeper slips?Check the installation and test the setup again. A second keeper may be needed with heavier sinkers. Do not assume the stop will hold every combination of line and weight.
