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#3973326 - 09/24/09 09:02 PM What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader?
24x7Fishman Offline
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Registered: 03/31/05
Posts: 128
Loc: College Station
one more question, is there a good way to tie wire? or I have to use a tool? Thanks

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#3973900 - 09/24/09 11:40 PM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: 24x7Fishman]
Zeek the Greek Offline
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Registered: 09/26/05
Posts: 7229
Loc: Lewisville
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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#3973927 - 09/25/09 12:00 AM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: Zeek the Greek]
Bazztex Offline
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Registered: 01/05/02
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Check out the Offshore Knots sticky thread I posted... there are several links including how to tie wire.

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#3973957 - 09/25/09 12:34 AM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: Zeek the Greek]
24x7Fishman Offline
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Registered: 03/31/05
Posts: 128
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Thanks. It will be tied to a swivel.

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#3974403 - 09/25/09 08:45 AM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: 24x7Fishman]
LandPirate Offline
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Registered: 04/13/09
Posts: 4842
Loc: Buda/Port A
I tie mine with an improved cinch knot. I have never had a failure.


Edited by LandPirate (09/25/09 08:45 AM)
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#3974570 - 09/25/09 09:23 AM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: LandPirate]
X-rayed Fish Offline
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Registered: 02/25/03
Posts: 45536
Loc: Dallas, TX
look at an erwin knot. i use crimps on anything 80 and above, because I dont trust my knot tying abilities smile LOL!!

i can tie a MEAN palomar knot... thats about it smile
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#3975538 - 09/25/09 01:32 PM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: X-rayed Fish]
Zeek the Greek Offline
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Registered: 09/26/05
Posts: 7229
Loc: Lewisville
80# line to terminal tackle ... either an improved clinch knot or a uni-knot ought to work fine.
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#4010721 - 10/04/09 06:46 PM Re: What's the best knot to tie 80 lb test leader? [Re: Zeek the Greek]
TheRodFather Offline
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Registered: 07/17/07
Posts: 2138
uni knot or if straight to hook.... snell


Edited by TheRodFather (10/04/09 06:46 PM)
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