150lb Mono Crimps

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marshpike · #1 Post by **marshpike** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:22 pm

I have received crimps for 150lb mono (rubbing trace) my original crimping pliers (Fox) won't crimp these correctly, is it safe just to flatten them with a set of pliers?

I also have double barrel crimps for 150lb wire, same applies.

Appreciate any help.

#2 Post by **bigkev** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 1:18 pm

Hey there
You dont really need to crimp the mono
The following knot is excellent for heavy mono
http://www.seafishinginfo.co.uk/text/various/knots.htm
Thanks to Sean_P for this one, changed my traces.
I occasionally still crimp the tag end, but the knot is more than enough

For crimping advice , check this
http://www.leadertec.com/tipsandtechniq ... iques.html

Hope it helps
Kev

#3 Post by **Ronald** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:16 pm

If you look through this post I stuck a few photos up with a knot i use for my heavy mono conger traces .
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 85&start=0

marshpike · #4 Post by **marshpike** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:10 pm

Cheers lads, good knots.

Just what I was looking for with regards to Crimping too :D .

Rockhopper · #5 Post by **Rockhopper** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 4:58 pm

Ronald wrote:If you look through this post I stuck a few photos up with a knot i use for my heavy mono conger traces .
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 85&start=0

I have used that knot for over 25 years....it has never failed me once, I tie almost everything with it....including thick heavy wire..then I use a crimp, not for strength but to cover the wire ends.

Its great for anything but best of all for attaching hooks (of any size)

Good set of photos Ronald...nice one.

Tom.

Sea Angling Ireland

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