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| Hey all,
One of my goals this year is to learn how to use a suick and glide baits better.
To that end, I've aquired some Modivators (Thanks Ben!) and some suicks. The maker of the Modivator recommends a wire leader. The bait shop near me had some Berkley 80lb single strand wire leaders and I used them this weekend on my Jerkbait Rod (TI 7'6" XH) with great results. Got great action on the Modivators and even got decent results with a suick I was playing with. Only problem, the Snap on the Berkley looks chintzy to me. I may be mistaken, but it doesn't look all that strong. So I was wondering what Wire Leaders you guys use, brand, solid or stranded, heavier duty and length for your gliders/jerks/suicks. I'll be buying a few, but I'd enjoy any input you may have on this.
Thanks in advance,
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | It is easy enough to make your own with 174 lb. wire to any length you wish. I like to use solid rings (I like size #5) on both ends. If you have a split rings on your baits you can attach them to the solid rings on your leader. By doing so you eliminate the snap which is the weakest link.
As an alternative you can also slip on two short pieces of shrink tube over the hay wire twists on both ends and thereby eliminate any sharp tag ends that could stick you or catch on weeds. I personally like my leader lengths to be between 9 - 12". I hope that helps you. |
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Location: North St. Paul, MN | 174 AFW single strand...make your own, with these or similar. Used em all last year. Really does a nice job letting the bait swing, super strong AND the bait will NOT work it's way up the "cork screw."
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Location: Waukee, IA | Clip off the cheap snap and replace it with a split ring. All of my jerkbait leaders run rings in lieu of snaps |
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| Stealth Tackle 174# straight wire is the way to go. catch a ton of fish on these leaders.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com |
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Location: NE Ohio | i also use the 174# single strand wire and twist both ends just like making a bucktail. the wire even breaks off smooth to the shaft just like bucktail wire, so much better looking than the haywire twist! to one end i put on a #5 solid ring before doing the loop. on the other end i just attach a #4.5 or a #5 stringese snap to the finished loop. i always make them about 12" long so if the lure doubles back onto the leader the hooks are contacting the leader and not my main line. never had an issue.............EVER. |
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| Thanks for the input guys, definitely giving me some ideas and things to experiment with!
Much appreciated,
RandalB |
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | Get some round nose pliers, some solid welded rings and some heavy duty split rings a coil of 174 lb wire and go to town. look for pics of the Haywire twist.
I also think that 125 lb wire works well. When leaders get kinked up save the components and rebuild.
Always save your used Ball Bearing swivles and you can use those as well. The heavy Staylock snaps are always good to have on hand. When your snaps get weak just swap it out.
Good Luck
Steve |
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Location: oswego, il | I make my own as well. I like the 174lb for most stuff. Since I make them for jerkbait, I use a stringeare snap and toe direct to the loop on the other end. No need for a swivel. Don't need the extra weight either.
I also use 105lb wire and a smaller stringease snap for small baits. Leader weight can play an issue in how baits work. |
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