Wire is easy - haywire twist, always. You shouldn't need any tools for this, although if you're tying a large number of wire leaders up, there are some tools available that are faster & easier.
As far as a knot for 80# test leader ... I'm assuming you mean mono? What are you tying it to? Terminal tackle, such as a swivel, or are you tying it to the mainline - and in that case, is the mainline mono or braid?
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