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Location: Rochester, New York | Im looking for steel leaders i can buy in like 100 packs that arent made in china ideally usa but anywhere but china that are silver and affordable im not looking for the high quality as the leaders for this setup i would be fishing heavy snags and usually end up losing a couple leaders
Not interested in making my own has i have tried and have had several problems |
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Location: Brighton CO. | I make my own and if I can do ANYBODY can. Get yourself a Hagen's wire bender it's a breeze. |
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| Try getting in touch with Leaders and Lures. They may be able to make what you're looking for. |
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Location: Rochester, New York | blkdrs - 3/8/2023 4:11 PM
Try getting in touch with Leaders and Lures. They may be able to make what you're looking for.
I sent an email and am still waiting for a response |
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Location: Rochester, New York | chuckski - 3/8/2023 3:16 PM
I make my own and if I can do ANYBODY can. Get yourself a Hagen's wire bender it's a breeze.
For these leaders it wouldnt be worth it also i rarely have the time to make leaders |
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Location: Northern Illinois | Reach out to John Bette at Stealth Tackle he will take care of all your leader needs, He's a great guy and will custom taylor to whatever you need. |
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| Two good options, Stealth Tackle & Leaders and Lures. I think both are doing muskie shows this month. I'm sure you'll hear back from them. |
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Location: Rochester, New York | muskyhunter07 - 3/10/2023 10:57 AM
Reach out to John Bette at Stealth Tackle he will take care of all your leader needs, He's a great guy and will custom taylor to whatever you need.
blkdrs - 3/10/2023 11:12 AM
Two good options, Stealth Tackle & Leaders and Lures. I think both are doing muskie shows this month. I'm sure you'll hear back from them.
Stealth tackle was my choice for wire leaders on my “muskie setup. I didnt see anything in bulk on their site or anything that showed those lower grade leaders i saw on leaders and tackle im just waiting to hear back from them |
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Location: Brighton CO. | You guy's got me thinking??? As I sat at this desk I found my I phone and started the timer, got up went across the room and dug around and found a 5 pack of AFW #1/0 511# Crane Swivels sat them down, come back to this desk got phone/timer and dug out a ruler went back to get Swivel's (OK where did I leave them ?) took over a minute to find them! Went into shop found a pack of Stealth Solid O rings size #4, dug around work bench found some 174# solid wire. Dug around found wire cutter, cut five pieces of wire. Bent wire on both ends on all five. One by one put Swivel's on wire and twisted them to close them. Then went back and put O ring on other end. Went well no rejects, total time 15:10
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Location: Rochester, New York | chuckski - 3/10/2023 12:55 PM
You guy's got me thinking??? As I sat at this desk I found my I phone and started the timer, got up went across the room and dug around and found a 5 pack of AFW #1/0 511# Crane Swivels sat them down, come back to this desk got phone/timer and dug out a ruler went back to get Swivel's (OK where did I leave them ?) took over a minute to find them! Went into shop found a pack of Stealth Solid O rings size #4, dug around work bench found some 174# solid wire. Dug around found wire cutter, cut five pieces of wire. Bent wire on both ends on all five. One by one put Swivel's on wire and twisted them to close them. Then went back and put O ring on other end. Went well no rejects, total time 15:10
Cool also not that theres anything wrong with stealth tackle but have you ever looked into Worth split rings they sell 1000 packs
Price ranges from 25.80-102.80 per thousand or from $.03- $.10 per ring depending on which one you get and you can buy in smaller quanities to i know i managed to get 100 in 1 pack |
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Location: Duluth | Muskie101 - 3/10/2023 12:58 PM
chuckski - 3/10/2023 12:55 PM
You guy's got me thinking??? As I sat at this desk I found my I phone and started the timer, got up went across the room and dug around and found a 5 pack of AFW #1/0 511# Crane Swivels sat them down, come back to this desk got phone/timer and dug out a ruler went back to get Swivel's (OK where did I leave them ?) took over a minute to find them! Went into shop found a pack of Stealth Solid O rings size #4, dug around work bench found some 174# solid wire. Dug around found wire cutter, cut five pieces of wire. Bent wire on both ends on all five. One by one put Swivel's on wire and twisted them to close them. Then went back and put O ring on other end. Went well no rejects, total time 15:10
Cool also not that theres anything wrong with stealth tackle but have you ever looked into Worth split rings they sell 1000 packs
Price ranges from 25.80-102.80 per thousand or from $.03- $.10 per ring depending on which one you get and you can buy in smaller quanities to i know i managed to get 100 in 1 pack
After browsing McMaster-Carr I think I found a new leader and terminal tackle supplier |
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Location: NE Ohio | trophy time leaders made and sold by steve gould. reach out to him. best dude ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Rochester, New York | Muskie101 - 3/10/2023 1:58 PM
chuckski - 3/10/2023 12:55 PM
You guy's got me thinking??? As I sat at this desk I found my I phone and started the timer, got up went across the room and dug around and found a 5 pack of AFW #1/0 511# Crane Swivels sat them down, come back to this desk got phone/timer and dug out a ruler went back to get Swivel's (OK where did I leave them ?) took over a minute to find them! Went into shop found a pack of Stealth Solid O rings size #4, dug around work bench found some 174# solid wire. Dug around found wire cutter, cut five pieces of wire. Bent wire on both ends on all five. One by one put Swivel's on wire and twisted them to close them. Then went back and put O ring on other end. Went well no rejects, total time 15:10
Cool also not that theres anything wrong with stealth tackle but have you ever looked into Worth split rings they sell 1000 packs
Price ranges from 25.80-102.80 per thousand or from $.03- $.10 per ring depending on which one you get and you can buy in smaller quanities to i know i managed to get 100 in 1 pack
FORGOT TO MENTION THEY SELL IS 100% AMERICAN MADE |
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| I will second Trophy Time Leaders. I have used them for probably 10 years and they are sensational. He can make different lengths and different weights depending on what you are looking for. Also, last I checked he can use a variety of materials. Fluorocarbon, Hard Mono, 7 strand, 49 strand, titanium and stiff wire for Jerkbaits. He may be able to do something in bulk. I would at least give him a call. Easiest way to find him is on his Facebook page.
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Location: Rochester, New York | jase2 - 3/11/2023 6:49 AM
I will second Trophy Time Leaders. I have used them for probably 10 years and they are sensational. He can make different lengths and different weights depending on what you are looking for. Also, last I checked he can use a variety of materials. Fluorocarbon, Hard Mono, 7 strand, 49 strand, titanium and stiff wire for Jerkbaits. He may be able to do something in bulk. I would at least give him a call. Easiest way to find him is on his Facebook page.
Does he have an email link i didn’t see or something i don’t have any social media |
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Location: Brighton CO. | In today's fishing world between buying options and options on buying components it's easy to find and use a good leader that will not fail us. Us boomer's can tell you stories of things that passed off for leaders in the 60's and 70's. Many of Muskie was left with lure in it's mouth thanks to a leader failure. |
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Location: NE Ohio | Muskie101 - 3/11/2023 8:14 AM
jase2 - 3/11/2023 6:49 AM
I will second Trophy Time Leaders. I have used them for probably 10 years and they are sensational. He can make different lengths and different weights depending on what you are looking for. Also, last I checked he can use a variety of materials. Fluorocarbon, Hard Mono, 7 strand, 49 strand, titanium and stiff wire for Jerkbaits. He may be able to do something in bulk. I would at least give him a call. Easiest way to find him is on his Facebook page.
Does he have an email link i didn’t see or something i don’t have any social media
steve gould's phone number is: 304 517 3373 "trophy time leaders and lures" he's on facebook also. |
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| Contact John Bette at Stealth Tackle. He is great to deal with and makes great leaders
I have used them for over 15 years never had a failure. He makes tons of customs for people and will make you whatever you want.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com |
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Location: Rochester, New York | pklingen - 3/11/2023 11:11 AM
Muskie101 - 3/11/2023 8:14 AM
jase2 - 3/11/2023 6:49 AM
I will second Trophy Time Leaders. I have used them for probably 10 years and they are sensational. He can make different lengths and different weights depending on what you are looking for. Also, last I checked he can use a variety of materials. Fluorocarbon, Hard Mono, 7 strand, 49 strand, titanium and stiff wire for Jerkbaits. He may be able to do something in bulk. I would at least give him a call. Easiest way to find him is on his Facebook page.
Does he have an email link i didn’t see or something i don’t have any social media
steve gould's phone number is: 304 517 3373 "trophy time leaders and lures" he's on facebook also.
Thank you
Jeff Hanson - 3/11/2023 11:27 AM
Contact John Bette at Stealth Tackle. He is great to deal with and makes great leaders
I have used them for over 15 years never had a failure. He makes tons of customs for people and will make you whatever you want.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com
I have and will he said he was at a show this weekend and would get back to me early next week. though i am a bit worried the quality will actually be to high from these guys |
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