wire leaders

the condo is booked for june 15-22 next year. we are going to make up a bunch of leaders before our trip as we went through a LOT on our last trip and it can get quite expensive at $2.50+ each. what kind of wire do you guys suggest?

Depends on YOUR preference. I personally use 27lb sevenstrand uncoated wire but you wont find it at any tackle stores. J&M sells 30 lb I believe it is American tackle brand but not sure. Either way no larger than 30. If you prefer single wire. I still wouldnt go any larger than 30 lb but thats me. I see alot of people use heavier wire with success just make sure it is uncoated and not silver.

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Depends on YOUR preference. I personally use 27lb sevenstrand uncoated wire but you wont find it at any tackle stores. J&M sells 30 lb I believe it is American tackle brand but not sure. Either way no larger than 30. If you prefer single wire. I still wouldnt go any larger than 30 lb but thats me. I see alot of people use heavier wire with success just make sure it is uncoated and not silver.
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that's just it. i don't have enough experience to have a preference. that's why i am seeking you guys' advice. thanks for the reply. i doubt any of the tackle stores around here will have wire leader material so i am probably going to have to order it from somewhere.

I like 30lb surf strand because a single overhand not is all it takes to tie it.My 12 year daughter can cut,tie and package 35 to 40 leaders an hour.Here's the cost break down:300' wire,enough for 150 leaders,19.99 or 13 cents per leader;100pk #10 swivels,8.00 or 8 cents per swivel;#2 black 3x trebel hooks 7.99 for 30 or 27 cents each;3x4" plastic bags to store them three at a time,5.00 per 100 or 5 cents each.Total cost per leader,50 cents..

SURF STRAND. thats it. where do u live stik??

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SURF STRAND. thats it. where do u live stik??
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born and raised in the mtns of east tennessee.

surf strand is a brand name? and where can i order some?

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surf strand is a brand name? and where can i order some?
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[size=12pt]Yep, Surfstrand is a brand and is available at J & M.
Stik, I would call J & M toll free first and find out about ordering Surfstrand from them at (800) 483-7069.

Or here are some options on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEVENSTRAND-...item4cf589b0ab

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sevenstrand-...item41662cb7ab

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Surfstrand-7...item41639ee233

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[quote author=stik link=topic=1714.msg16209#msg16209 date=1343667483]
surf strand is a brand name? and where can i order some?
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[size=12pt]Yep, Surfstrand is a brand and is available at J & M.
Stik, I would call J & M toll free first and find out about ordering Surfstrand from them at (800) 483-7069.

Or here are some options on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEVENSTRAND-...item4cf589b0ab

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sevenstrand-...item41662cb7ab

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Surfstrand-7...item41639ee233

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thanks. i was impressed with J&M. they were very helpful and i would rather deal with a local shop than the big box stores. i will give them a call.

looking at J&M's website, the smallest surfstrand they have listed is 40#. i will call and ask about the 30#.

^^^ One day J&M will have a fully functional website with all their products on it :)... hopefully.

stick,call us at J&M and we will ship it to you.What part of East TN?,my wife is from Turtletown,close to the GA line.

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surf strand is a brand name? and where can i order some?
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Yep, Surfstrand is a brand and is available at J & M.
Stik, I would call J & M toll free first and find out about ordering Surfstrand from them at (800) 483-7069.
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Surfstrand is actually a product name. AFW (American Fishing Wire) is the brand and happens to be the best IMO and only brand I use. Get with John he'll hook you up.

where in TN??? i am in chattanooga.....

i use 30 lb seven strand have used a couple different brands. can not say one better than the other. also i love to use single strand in 27 or 30 but usually from the kayak when i do..... i have been bit off with 7 strand some but i think there are days when "if your going to get bit off, youll get bit off with an anchor chain!" i have a few days like that...

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stick,call us at J&M and we will ship it to you.What part of East TN?,my wife is from Turtletown,close to the GA line.
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i will do just that, john. i am sw of knoxville in loudon county. i know where turtletown is.

Thin wire, small swivels #4 trebles, live bait equals King caught : ) Have fun!!!

Oh, and plenty of line on reel !!

What is the technical reason nobody uses coated braided wire on the pier?

Visibility, I guess.

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What is the technical reason nobody uses coated braided wire on the pier?
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The knots will slip and the plastic coating is easily cut by toothy fish.