rockslide Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 im looking to switch from screw eyes to stainless steel wire! i plan on twisting my own screw eyes for a more custom fit! i make swim baits 7 and 10 inches long! what size wire do you guys recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandyBass Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 im looking to switch from screw eyes to stainless steel wire! i plan on twisting my own screw eyes for a more custom fit! i make swim baits 7 and 10 inches long! what size wire do you guys recommend I have had good luck with .045 and .052 wires. They .045 has plenty of strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockslide Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 thanks KandyBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Muskie Lures Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I use .0625 stainless steel tig wire and it has been working out great for my muskie baits. I order mine from Cyberweld.com. I use 308L and a 3lb package is about $30 and has free shipping. You get about 100, 36" pieces. Good luck, Greg www.xtrememuskielures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskydan666 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 hi,I also use .0625 s.s wire on my musky cranks and it works great!Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I use .035 on my bass baits and seems to be ok so far. If I were to do it again I would go .040 for added security but they were out when i was in the welding shop so I bought the .035. I can get spools for $10-$15 and they are atleast 3+lbs. I have made 50 or so hangers and not even dented the spool. no telling how many I will get out of it. I havent caught anything huge yet but a 6lb couldnt hurt the hangers that i caught about a month ago. Hope that gives you an idea. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 hi,I also use .0625 s.s wire on my musky cranks and it works great!Dan +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
