knot tying
big gun
Posted 4/8/2005 8:09 AM (#142325)
Subject: knot tying




Posts: 462


Location: Madison Wi. Chain
I purchased some seven strand wire last weekend. I am not sure how to tie the leaders. Can anyone give me advice about the best knots etc. Thanks BG P.S. 30 days until opening day!
FishingFool
Posted 4/8/2005 9:11 AM (#142336 - in reply to #142325)
Subject: RE: knot tying




Location: Eau Claire,WI
I tried to tie 7 strand.Tried being the key word.I didn't like the way the knot looked after several attempts,I also didn't trust the various knots.I went back to crimping a sleeve.If you don't trust one sleeve,put on two,I do for my trolling leaders...I have used crimped 7 strand leaders for many years and have yet to have a crimped sleeved leader fail.
dogboy
Posted 4/8/2005 9:32 PM (#142457 - in reply to #142325)
Subject: RE: knot tying





Posts: 723


If you look up a pitzen knot, sorry don't have a pic, this knot works pretty well. It takes a little messing with to get it down but has worked well for me.