Tying sevenstrand shark leader?

IanR · 07-02-2008, 11:02 PM

I've been using about 130 lb. straight wire leader and noticed it kinks alot. I actually had something chomp through it as well. Don't know how much bigger i want to go. Is there anyway to tie sevenstrand? I'm guessing the haywire twist won't work. Or do i need to use crimps? And about how much do the cost? Would it be less hassle to stay with straight leader? Thanks!

Charlie2 · 07-04-2008, 10:48 AM

You can tie knots in sevenstrand. One is called a 'twist and loop' knot which is really a bowline.

This forms a loop which can be tied to lines using a conventional knot.

I've used it with no problems but will use crimp when making leaders at home. C2

07-02-2008, 11:02 PM	#1
IanR Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pensacola Posts: 312	Tying sevenstrand shark leader? I've been using about 130 lb. straight wire leader and noticed it kinks alot. I actually had something chomp through it as well. Don't know how much bigger i want to go. Is there anyway to tie sevenstrand? I'm guessing the haywire twist won't work. Or do i need to use crimps? And about how much do the cost? Would it be less hassle to stay with straight leader? Thanks!

07-04-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
Charlie2 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Warrington FL USA Posts: 689	RE: Tying sevenstrand shark leader? You can tie knots in sevenstrand. One is called a 'twist and loop' knot which is really a bowline. This forms a loop which can be tied to lines using a conventional knot. I've used it with no problems but will use crimp when making leaders at home. C2

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