How to tie 90# sevenstrand?
Plitz.....
Posted 2/27/2005 6:08 PM (#136789)
Subject: How to tie 90# sevenstrand?





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Location: West Bend, WI
How to you guys tie this wire? I'v been trying to tie this to some jigs with little luck. Thx...
dogboy
Posted 2/27/2005 7:12 PM (#136797 - in reply to #136789)
Subject: RE: How to tie 90# sevenstrand?





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sorry I don't have a picture, but if you type in pitzen knot and find a diagram, this knot has worked well for me. It takes a little to get used to but I haven't had a break yet,
sledge51
Posted 2/28/2005 5:04 PM (#136970 - in reply to #136789)
Subject: RE: How to tie 90# sevenstrand?




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Location: In the slop!
Figure eight knot, but I would just crimp them. 90 lb. seven strand takes an 'A3' sleeve. Use good quality sleeves and crimping pliers, and you won't have any problems.
ESOX Maniac
Posted 2/28/2005 5:22 PM (#136973 - in reply to #136789)
Subject: RE: How to tie 90# sevenstrand?





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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin
You can tie it w/ a grip knot. But you need a knot tyer. The "Tie-Fast" salt water model works great. I've tied the "Malin" 7-strand 90 lb w/o any problems. Gotta be careful about tightening the knot, but it can be done. But, by far easier to use a crimp. Good crimp's require a tool from the crimp sleeve manufacturer. Crimps made w/ standard pliers from the hardware store are crap!

Al

Edited by ESOX Maniac 2/28/2005 5:23 PM