Hi Kit very timely video for me. I just ordered a couple nomad DTX 220s for wahoo trolling. Im wondering if this can be scaled up for larger stuff. I saw single strand (size 12 -(174lb test)) used with a haywire twist & about 18" long specifically for wahoo. Rigging with wire is new to me so I defer to those who know. Input? Also - 2nd question - Nomad did a vid on crimped 49 strand but it seems most boat captains prefer single strand. Can you suggest good resource material on comparisons or give your input? Thx. Your videos are always regarding things Im trying to figure out.
Use the crimped one for that Jim, wahoo also require some speed on the boat. And man when those things go, they break a lot of things. 49 strand will make things less complicated. Single strand is good but needs to be replaced when it kinks. 49 strand will be a bit more visible as it makes a thicker bubble trail than single strand wire. Most captains can rig them fast and single strand is cheaper, making them the default preference. To tell you honestly, I would use single strand as well, as I do with most of my dead bait rigs - but 49 strand is less complicated and Wahoo aren't really line shy. :) I think I would max out on a CD 18 or a similar sized lure on this leader.
Hi Kit very timely video for me. I just ordered a couple nomad DTX 220s for wahoo trolling. Im wondering if this can be scaled up for larger stuff. I saw single strand (size 12 -(174lb test)) used with a haywire twist & about 18" long specifically for wahoo. Rigging with wire is new to me so I defer to those who know. Input? Also - 2nd question - Nomad did a vid on crimped 49 strand but it seems most boat captains prefer single strand. Can you suggest good resource material on comparisons or give your input? Thx. Your videos are always regarding things Im trying to figure out.
Use the crimped one for that Jim, wahoo also require some speed on the boat. And man when those things go, they break a lot of things.
49 strand will make things less complicated. Single strand is good but needs to be replaced when it kinks. 49 strand will be a bit more visible as it makes a thicker bubble trail than single strand wire. Most captains can rig them fast and single strand is cheaper, making them the default preference. To tell you honestly, I would use single strand as well, as I do with most of my dead bait rigs - but 49 strand is less complicated and Wahoo aren't really line shy. :)
I think I would max out on a CD 18 or a similar sized lure on this leader.
An u use FG knot from braid to 7 strand?
to be honest, I have not tried this. it might not grip well though.
stranded wire b yan? anu size?
NT 30LB