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Post by hitnrun on May 25, 2010 2:11:59 GMT -5
Been screwing with this Copper for about 3-4 days now. Not happy with ANY KNOTS I've tried. I saw some guys use the small swivels and that seemed like a PITA to me as well.
Here's what I came up with....
Get the smallest stainless crimps 45lb copper will go threw twice. Put it threw, crimp it, and add the smallest heat shrink tube you can get over it. Works great, looks great, and I'm happy!
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Post by mojorisin on May 25, 2010 4:54:55 GMT -5
I've had no issues with the Albright knot with copper. I don't think there is any other knot I'd use with copper. That said, I prefer the 50# SPRO swivel. A quick haywire twist with the copper and your favorite knot with the backing and you're all set.
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Post by gilligan on May 25, 2010 8:21:48 GMT -5
Terry from terrystoy taught me a neat trick,do a haywire twist then soder the very end of the twist. p.s. im a wood guy
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Post by fishoil on May 25, 2010 8:49:43 GMT -5
I've been using albright knots for several years with no problems. This year when I retied I used the Spro swivels with a haywire twist and shrink tubing, it's much easier to tie. I'd be a little concerned about using a crimp sleeve. I think the copper would tend to flex at the sleeve and eventually weaken and break. With stainless wire it would work, but copper is a lot softer than stainless.
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Post by reyka on May 25, 2010 9:18:09 GMT -5
Copper is too soft for crimps. It may last for a bit, but they will break if you start catching fish on them. Albright knots will break as well and it has to be re-tied often if you are using the rod frequently.
The Haywire twist has the smallest profile and is the strongest knot for copper. I think its easier to tie than an Albright.
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Post by Reel Fun on May 25, 2010 9:20:47 GMT -5
Okay guys what is a hay wire twist??
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Post by ChampionShip on May 25, 2010 9:49:16 GMT -5
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Post by reyka on May 25, 2010 10:17:49 GMT -5
Here is a great video of Ernie Lantiegne. Really smart guy he has been in Great Lakes Angler magizine several times, met him last year in New York. I have used these knots for several years without any problems. www.fishdoctorcharters.com/videos/video8Q.html |
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Post by reyka on May 25, 2010 10:24:48 GMT -5
Champ- take a look at this video I posted. That video that you posted is a single loop through the eye of the hook. That is a great rig for salt water when using single strand wire. Great for Wahoo rigs.
Ernies video has a double loop through the swivel which I think that is more effective with soft copper.
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Post by ChampionShip on May 25, 2010 11:11:31 GMT -5
Good call Reyka- I tried to get the copper fed thru the swivel twice but couldn't get it thru the second time.......we'll see how it goes lol.
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