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T3clay

Posted 6/14/2016 9:41 PM (#820607)
Subject: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

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Anyone ever tried using bucktail wire for jerkbaithe leaders?

fish4musky1

Posted 6/14/2016 10:35 PM (#820613 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Location: Northern Wisconsin

Yes they work fine for big rubber/jerks. They last a long time since they don't bend easily.

muskie! nut

Posted 6/15/2016 7:51 AM (#820625 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Posts: 2894

Location: Yahara River Chain

I'm sure they will work. But way overkill.

tbaatz

Posted 6/15/2016 11:35 AM (#820652 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Posts: 140

Location: Scandia MN

They worked on some but not all my Jerkbaits - weight seemed to be the issue - as mentioned this is overkill - try Spro wire leaders with the swivel cut off and tie directly to the wire loop - - - -

ToddM

Posted 6/15/2016 11:37 AM (#820653 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Posts: 20229

Location: oswego, il

.051 is pretty heavy and could upset the action. Any reason for such heavy wire?

Ebenezer

Posted 6/15/2016 12:49 PM (#820668 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Posts: 210

.051 is pretty light compared to my welding rod leaders. I got the tip about welding rods as leader material from some good ol' boys down in Kentucky. Durability is fantastic! I had one leader last 3 seasons!

fish4musky1

Posted 6/15/2016 3:28 PM (#820695 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Location: Northern Wisconsin

I made one for throwing big rubber and jerks. Had it on my rod last fall and decided to throw a big game twitchbait and still caught fish. Didn't notice much impact on the action of the crankbait while ripping it. The advantage is that they won't bend or kink like lighter single strand.

muskie! nut

Posted 6/15/2016 4:53 PM (#820709 - in reply to #820607)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Posts: 2894

Location: Yahara River Chain

I have used .035 wire for leaders and that is about as heavy as I want for leader wire.

jaultman

Posted 6/16/2016 7:45 AM (#820755 - in reply to #820709)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

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muskie! nut - 6/15/2016 4:53 PM

I have used .035 wire for leaders and that is about as heavy as I want for leader wire.

Any idea on the rating of that wire? I'm guessing it at 50 - 75 LB.

muskie! nut

Posted 6/16/2016 10:53 AM (#820781 - in reply to #820755)
Subject: Re: .051 bucktail wire for leaders?

Posts: 2894

Location: Yahara River Chain

jaultman - 6/16/2016 7:45 AM

muskie! nut - 6/15/2016 4:53 PM

I have used .035 wire for leaders and that is about as heavy as I want for leader wire.

Any idea on the rating of that wire? I'm guessing it at 50 - 75 LB.

Try about 250lb. I know .029 is 174lb and this is heavier than that.

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