Working with Wire 101

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Working with Wire 101

Post by smokin_reels » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:07 am

Hey guys,

I am looking to start using wire more often over summer for the sharks after last seasons bite offs.
Can someone who has experience with this sort of something , put down some pointers for the benefit of everyone ?
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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by smokin_reels » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:07 am

rigs, and a basic crimping how to, what tools you prefer etc..
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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by purple5ive » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:55 am

I used wire and then inserted glow tube all the way through to cover up the trace.
Im not sure if it works 100% but I caught gummies on it
You can also buy the heat weld wire which is like a plastic coated type which you heat up to join ends. Pretty handy and only need a cigarette lighter to do rigs

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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by Brett » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:02 am

What sharks are you targeting, or thinking may be biting you off.

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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by smokin_reels » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:29 am

Brett wrote:
Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:02 am
What sharks are you targeting, or thinking may be biting you off.

Targetting Bronzies Brett :tu:
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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by Brett » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:33 am

It will be just as easy and probably cheaper, if just starting out to grab some pre made trace from Kev at Predator tackle.

https://www.ebay.com.au/str/predatortackle He sells a lot to the guys/girls that fish the 90 mile, I've dealt with him for hooks before and it was a quick easy transaction, no hassles.


If you want to make your own, then he sells all the components needed also :tu:

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Post by smokin_reels » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:39 am

Brett wrote:
Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:33 am
It will be just as easy and probably cheaper, if just starting out to grab some pre made trace from Kev at Predator tackle.

https://www.ebay.com.au/str/predatortackle He sells a lot to the guys/girls that fish the 90 mile, I've dealt with him for hooks before and it was a quick easy transaction, no hassles.


If you want to make your own, then he sells all the components needed also :tu:
Thanks Brett! ill check it out, thats sort of what i'll need to get started with.
Ill buy some milk first before getting a cow. :tu:
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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by smokin_reels » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:42 am

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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by Brett » Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:13 pm

smokin_reels wrote:
Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:42 am
This looks the goods

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/castable-sh ... SwIs5a8CVl
If you only want to go light, I can probably make up some for you, I've got everything in the shed for the lighter wire to up to about 100kg maybe even some 200kg stuff.

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Re: Working with Wire 101

Post by smokin_reels » Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:40 pm

Brett wrote:
Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:13 pm
smokin_reels wrote:
Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:42 am
This looks the goods

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/castable-sh ... SwIs5a8CVl
If you only want to go light, I can probably make up some for you, I've got everything in the shed for the lighter wire to up to about 100kg maybe even some 200kg stuff.
Brett, I am only looking to realistically stop smaller models on heavy spin outfits.
I wont be running overheads or paddling baits out.
i think that wire should be plenty. dont take the trouble of making me leaders, this should be plenty :) :nw:
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