What knot do you use to attach steel leader to hook???

Luminum · 07-02-2009, 07:14 PM

I'm new to shark fishing and the last time I went we managed to pull one in, but alsolost about 3-4 fishdue to the shark chewing the hook off of a snap swivel. I just purchased 80 lb steel leader material and would appreciate any advice on the best knot to use when attaching a steel leader to a hook(not using asnap swivel)

lobsterman · 07-02-2009, 07:18 PM

haywire twist

bluffman2 · 07-02-2009, 07:20 PM

if its the cable material, i would say crimp it

saltfisher1 · 07-02-2009, 08:57 PM

Just according to if its single strand or braided wire?...Braided wire takes crimped sleeves....single strand just needs a twist.

Shiznik · 07-03-2009, 04:29 AM

The leaders I made I used 90# SEVENSTRAND and crimped sleeves. Seemed to be just fine.

Luminum · 07-03-2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks, I appreciate the advice

07-02-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
Luminum Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 45	What knot do you use to attach steel leader to hook??? I'm new to shark fishing and the last time I went we managed to pull one in, but alsolost about 3-4 fishdue to the shark chewing the hook off of a snap swivel. I just purchased 80 lb steel leader material and would appreciate any advice on the best knot to use when attaching a steel leader to a hook(not using asnap swivel)

07-02-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
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07-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
bluffman2 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,940	RE: What knot do you use to attach steel leader to hook??? if its the cable material, i would say crimp it

07-02-2009, 08:57 PM	#4
saltfisher1 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,037	RE: What knot do you use to attach steel leader to hook??? Just according to if its single strand or braided wire?...Braided wire takes crimped sleeves....single strand just needs a twist.

07-03-2009, 04:29 AM	#5
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: What knot do you use to attach steel leader to hook??? The leaders I made I used 90# SEVENSTRAND and crimped sleeves. Seemed to be just fine.

07-03-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
Luminum Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 45	RE: What knot do you use to attach steel leader to hook??? Thanks, I appreciate the advice

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