Yeah,my comment. That was a GREAT video. To the point, not too long and got the instruction down pat. Perfect! Now you have to teach the rest of the RUclipsrs how to make a video. Thanks!!
Great video! One tip for you: if you have to trim the line to get it to fit in the sleeve: your line cutter is dull and it is pinching the line prior to cutting it… stay sharp when line cutting and trimming will not be necessary!
thanks for taking the time to do the video, question, so you really don't the solid ring to connect to the jig or hook? and what knot do you use to attach the braid to the swible
You can use a solid ring if you would like to for the connection to the jig and hooks. I like to use a 300lb + rated split ring so that I can make these leaders ahead of time. It makes it easy to replace ones that get chaffed or set them up on new jigs on the boat without having to solder. Using split rings make it very fast to change them out. I typically tie the swivel straight to my 100LB Braid with a San Diego Jam Knot. There are guys that like to tie a Bimini Twist and then tie the SD Jam Knot with the loop of the Bimini so that there are two lines going through the swivel instead of one.
Those swivels seem awful small though they are rated for more than 300 lbs, my concern is the thin wire may cut through the heavy leader on a long fight. Have you ever had one fail on a heavy fish??
I haven't had a failure on any of the leaders I've made. The spring chafe guard helps protect the line against that. There is some other style guards that you can substitute as well. A solid plastic thimble or a plastic tube.
Yes they would. There are a few different styles of chafe tunes available that work just fine. Metal spring, like the ones shown, plastic spring, heat shrink tube etc.
If they are big enough to get two squeezes with the pliers, one sleeve would suffice. If they are only big enough to get one squeeze, I would run two sleeves on each end of the leader.
You can solder a ring if you'd like. I like using the split rings for the ease of being able to swap out leaders quickly if needed. I use the owner split rings and they go up to a 420 lb rating.
@@scottspangenberg5576 here's a link to the crimpers... www.tackledirect.com/billfisher-cn-10-hand-crimper.html And I like Shimano's 7" split ring pliers www.tackledirect.com/shimano-power-pliers.html?mainc=SHM-3212&gclid=CjwKCAiArOqOBhBmEiwAsgeLmeQ74YEluaCYf8J9yspuLRlhlVq4sRiEbhnkpWLGcUz-bhTx7JtgDhoCywkQAvD_BwE
Thanks for helping this first time angler in using crimping tools and tutorial.
No problem 👍
Best way ever amp up my game ! Cheaper to do it your self . Learned about chaffing gear today! Wounded what was those!
Yeah,my comment. That was a GREAT video. To the point, not too long and got the instruction down pat. Perfect! Now you have to teach the rest of the RUclipsrs how to make a video.
Thanks!!
Exactly what I needed. Great video!
Great video! One tip for you: if you have to trim the line to get it to fit in the sleeve: your line cutter is dull and it is pinching the line prior to cutting it… stay sharp when line cutting and trimming will not be necessary!
Excellent, well produced and helpful video. Do you have one for attached replacement hooks? Thanks.
I don't, but I'll get the supplies and make one.
Excellent! Looking forward to learning from you.
thanks for taking the time to do the video, question, so you really don't the solid ring to connect to the jig or hook? and what knot do you use to attach the braid to the swible
You can use a solid ring if you would like to for the connection to the jig and hooks. I like to use a 300lb + rated split ring so that I can make these leaders ahead of time. It makes it easy to replace ones that get chaffed or set them up on new jigs on the boat without having to solder. Using split rings make it very fast to change them out. I typically tie the swivel straight to my 100LB Braid with a San Diego Jam Knot. There are guys that like to tie a Bimini Twist and then tie the SD Jam Knot with the loop of the Bimini so that there are two lines going through the swivel instead of one.
Those swivels seem awful small though they are rated for more than 300 lbs, my concern is the thin wire may cut through the heavy leader on a long fight. Have you ever had one fail on a heavy fish??
I haven't had a failure on any of the leaders I've made. The spring chafe guard helps protect the line against that. There is some other style guards that you can substitute as well. A solid plastic thimble or a plastic tube.
Good video, my question is what pocket knife is that? Looks cool!
It's the Kershaw Launch 1
Nice video!! Would the Diamond Chafe tubes work as well here?
Yes they would. There are a few different styles of chafe tunes available that work just fine. Metal spring, like the ones shown, plastic spring, heat shrink tube etc.
What do you use to attach the leader to braid? No FG or line to line?
I use a San Diego Jam knot. Some people like to tie the SD Jam knot on a bight.
Really interested in your cool little lighter that goes on your finger. Link?
It's just a little butane lighter I grabbed from the convenience store. Nothing special, so I don't have a link for it unfortunately.
If I'm only able to get my hands on the regular (shorter) sleeves, should I use two sleeves on each end or do you think one will hold?
If they are big enough to get two squeezes with the pliers, one sleeve would suffice. If they are only big enough to get one squeeze, I would run two sleeves on each end of the leader.
@@FreeSpool Thanks! Getting ready for my first trip in a few weeks and it's all a little overwhelming.
@mitchhendrickson4936 no worries! Good luck to you, and remember once youre hooked up to just keep turning the handle!
What’s the spring for?
The spring keeps the metal on the jig from wearing through / chaffing the leader material.
How long are you making the leader?
About 3ft long
Would you Solder i ring or ok with split rings
You can solder a ring if you'd like. I like using the split rings for the ease of being able to swap out leaders quickly if needed. I use the owner split rings and they go up to a 420 lb rating.
what knife jig was that
Its the 400 gram Mustad Rip Roller in Fusilier Glitter. I've caught a 60 lb, 140 lb and 200 lb BFT on the same jig. They work very well.
Are those single or double barrel sleeves?
They are aluminum mono (single barrel) sleeves
Great, thank you! Also what crimpers and split ring pliers would you recommend?
@@scottspangenberg5576 here's a link to the crimpers... www.tackledirect.com/billfisher-cn-10-hand-crimper.html
And I like Shimano's 7" split ring pliers
www.tackledirect.com/shimano-power-pliers.html?mainc=SHM-3212&gclid=CjwKCAiArOqOBhBmEiwAsgeLmeQ74YEluaCYf8J9yspuLRlhlVq4sRiEbhnkpWLGcUz-bhTx7JtgDhoCywkQAvD_BwE
Thank you! Ordered and on the way!
U don’t need all that crimp bs tuna have good eye sight and that heavy leader will mess the action up on the jig
We use those jigs mainly at night out here. The leader is mainly for abrasion.