Harness making

[yellowpike]

I been making my own for years want to start using wire what type of wire do you guys use. Thanks John

 

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[lineman49]

  I have been using Torpedo coated leader wire(black) 55# test. or AFW bleeding leader wire(red) 30# test with crimps.   Fishkiller sells the topedo wire.

[yellowpike]

thank you lineman

[Youngblood]

I have a bulk spool of Sevalon 27# test coated 7 wire.It is copper colored stainless. I think it will work very well.Very flexible and holds a knot well.I would trade wire for some finished harnesses.I have been using it for years for wire divers.

[yellowpike]

I think we can work something out  here a few of some of the I tie a few years ago I tie all my own now let me know what you lie 

[wojo]

I been making my own for years want to start using wire what type of wire do you guys use. Thanks John
 
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Why would you want to use wire?
The harnesses look more natural with mono.


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[Youngblood]

 The wire I have is so light and flexible it will be about the same as mono. Last longer, more zebra mussel resistant and easier to store.  IMO

[garrymny]

Why couldn't you use wire fishing line, like we use on dipsey rods?

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[shinintimes]

On ‎3‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 12:19 PM, yellowpike said:

I think we can work something out  here a few of some of the I tie a few years ago I tie all my own now let me know what you lie 

2 and 4 from the top will fill the box !! I use that blade with brown and red beads call it the ( Get R Done ) downrigger leadcore dipsey don't matter 

[Canuknucklehead]

How long are your harnesses, how far apart are your hooks, do you ever use 2 blades on a harness?

[shinintimes]

6 hours ago, Canuknucklehead said:

How long are your harnesses, how far apart are your hooks, do you ever use 2 blades on a harness?

I cant speak for everyone but my hooks are about 4 inches apart and as far as blades I have tied a bunch of double blades but since I don't have a lot of confidence In them  they don't see as much time in the water as my single blades  ( not saying they don't work everything has a time and place ) I have a regular program and when I start to change that fishing is slow. I fish late June to September around Barcelona and run 6 rods 4 harnesses ( a lot of gold ) and 2 rapala taildancers ( purpledecent and a custom painted wonderbread ) sorry to be so long winded but I hope this helps... Paul

[Canuknucklehead]

Thanks, I fish off of Port Colborne.

[Fishnut]

Why couldn't you use wire fishing line, like we use on dipsey rods?

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You can. I’ve tied several with 30# dipsy wire. I usually get several seasons out of them. When the hooks need replaced I cut them apart and re-rig them. When I use wire I use aluminum crimps on them.


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[jimski2]

I use 20# fluorocarbon and tie the hooks with palomar knots. 2/0 hooks to hold on to the big girls.