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Wire Bite Leaders

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Luke Wyrsta:
Thanks all.

Does anybody double crimp to the nylon leader...or does it tend slip?

Greg Burt:
The double crimping works well on 7strand, do it the same as a bite leader. The only time I use wire now days is on bibless trolling lures as not had problem on Minnows and Stickbaits, but definitely having a rethink on Poppers ::).
I do carry a PVC container of pre made 250mm 170lb mono wire leaders just in case, just in case of what I havn't found out  :-\  :D


Pic care of Wellsys premade leaders

Luke Wyrsta:
Thanks Greg.

Does wire require different crimps or is it okay if the crimp fits snug with the nylon?

Greg Burt:
Normal Aluminium sleeves are OK, although ally sleeves do deteriorate over time with metal to metal. I prefer the Brass fig8 instead for everything, plus a much better fit with wire or FC.

Aaron Concord:
Luke,

As Crusty said, I use single strand wire of 120-170lb.
The great thing about single strand is its ability to make rigs without crimps or crimping tools.
With the wrong crimps and crimping technique it can cause more drama than good.
Properly crimped 7 strand or 49 strand doesn't require double crimps.....just the RIGHT SIZED crimp to start with.

I use a haywire twist/barrel roll connection.

At the lure end, I use a jig ring in that loop.
AT the leader end I use a 300lb ball bearing swivel.

To attach the lure, use a 300-400lb split ring ATTACHED to the jig ring.
I haven't broken this connection.

Single strand is cheap, slim in profile and can be worked with without any major outlay in specialty tools.....

Aaron.

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