HOW to CATCH - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

walrus · 03-10-2015, 09:49 AM

Bob,

Last November I was bit off by Sierra's several times at the wire/braid connection. I know the same thing happen to others at $20 to $40 per lure.
Apparently the fish see the the crimp or swivel and strike it.

Experimenting, I'm tying a seven strand 30lb. wire directly to 30lb. braid with a John Collins knot.

So far the connection seems strong enough, and is small to escape the Sierras' attention. I won't be back down there until June, so I'll toss this idea out there if others want to try it out.

03-10-2015, 09:49 AM	#2
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Bob, Last November I was bit off by Sierra's several times at the wire/braid connection. I know the same thing happen to others at $20 to $40 per lure. Apparently the fish see the the crimp or swivel and strike it. Experimenting, I'm tying a seven strand 30lb. wire directly to 30lb. braid with a John Collins knot. So far the connection seems strong enough, and is small to escape the Sierras' attention. I won't be back down there until June, so I'll toss this idea out there if others want to try it out. __________________