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hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
john timberlake
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Date: December 10, 2008 11:56AM
i need to make a quick repair and dont want to order just a few hookkeepers. what size wire(malin, and i have some on hand) will work to make a hookkeeper in the style like swampland carries? i plan on ordering some, but need to make one quick. will the Malin wire hold up? Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
Lynn Williams
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Date: December 10, 2008 01:36PM
John,
Not sure if this is what you are looking for but below are a two post of hook keeper I posted on the photo page a year or so back using a jigging spoon wire. You can also use a spinner bait wire, 0.35 size wire works the best. If you have any question let me know. [WWW.rodbuilding.org] [WWW.rodbuilding.org] Lynn Williams Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: December 10, 2008 01:41PM
You can also use a single foot wire fly guide. Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
Jim Levy
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Date: December 10, 2008 01:50PM
I've never had a shark chew threw Malin 170 or 220 pound test single strand wire. Rust has never been an issue on the leaders. If you can shape the wire, I don't think that durability will ever be an issue. Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
J.B. Hunt
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Date: December 10, 2008 05:55PM
You can get the Spinner Bait wire from Jann's Netcraft. I make all my hook keepers. As Lynn said .035 works best. Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: December 10, 2008 06:40PM
John,
After getting your .035 wire - figure how long you need for the hook keeper. Then, use a blunt chisel and hammer to flatten the wire at the necessary points, before bending or cutting to length. Then, bend the wire, and finally cut the wire at the end of the flattened portion. You will have a hook holder ready to go - with a nice flat end, that will nicely fit the blank. Take care Roger Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
Richard Forhan
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Date: December 10, 2008 09:36PM
John - I've been using American Fishing Wire for some time - stainless steel - Brown (I don't like silver hook keepers) 240 lb test - #15 - .034 diameter. Comes in a 30 ft section. I hand bend 2 styles - Z bend or drop shot. Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
Terry Turner
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Date: December 11, 2008 01:55AM
You can drop down as low as .030 and still make effective hook keepers in this style.
It also happens to be the preferred size for salmon spinners so I have a lot on hand. Terry Re: hookkeeper wire
Posted by:
john timberlake
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Date: December 11, 2008 07:29AM
thanks for all the responses and suggestions. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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