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WvRiverMusky

Posted 1/9/2011 8:08 PM (#474497)
Subject: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 133

Location: WV

Im wanting to make my own jerkbait leaders. what size and brand wire do i need? Do i need one of those net craft tools or just a pair of the round pliers. im just wanting to run split rings and just using for my gliders. help me get started thanks.

5th lake Brad

Posted 1/9/2011 8:27 PM (#474502 - in reply to #474497)
Subject: RE: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 537

Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI

Round nose pliers and 174# wire is what I use. American Fishing Wire is the brand , I think. I make them around 6"-8" for gliders and WTD lures. Good luck.

Esox-Hunter

Posted 1/9/2011 9:39 PM (#474522 - in reply to #474502)
Subject: Re: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 774

Location: South East Wisconsin

I make em 174# 12" in length. A round nose helps but you don't need it. A vise, pliers and nail will get the job done.

muskie! nut

Posted 1/9/2011 10:41 PM (#474529 - in reply to #474497)
Subject: Re: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 2894

Location: Yahara River Chain

WVRiver check your PM

WvRiverMusky

Posted 1/10/2011 8:07 PM (#474729 - in reply to #474529)
Subject: Re: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 133

Location: WV

sounds good. i think i was trying to make it harder than it is. just wanted to have a idea what others are using.

LonLB

Posted 1/17/2011 1:49 PM (#476037 - in reply to #474497)
Subject: Re: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 158

I'm not sure if they are still available but the "bench top" wire twister that Netcraft sold works great. My dad built tons of them with it, and in fact I noticed that he still has the twister, so I'm going to break it out again and start saving some money.

He also used the same twister to build some bucktails at home too.

LonLB

Posted 1/17/2011 1:53 PM (#476039 - in reply to #474497)
Subject: Re: making jerkbait leaders

Posts: 158

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/wire-forming-tools/041571000006.aspx

They do still offer it. Click the link above.

Here is a picture too. Sells for $27.99.

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