Matador Customs Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I recently started making some swimbaits With good results. The thing that i question alot Is how good are eye screws for hook hanger and line ties. Ive been using .072 1 inch ss For both the hooks and line ties. Im making segmented swimbaits from poplar similar to the ms slammer and triple trout they weigh from 2 to 4 ounces.. So i guess my question is will they hold up to a striper fight and will the line ties hold from the costant pressure of casting. Any input would really help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I use the .092 sst screw eyes for my bigger swimbaits, for the line tie, hook hangers, and hinges. I use the .072 for smaller swimbaits where I have less room, and where the bait is going to be swallowed most of the time. I would use the .092 for striper lures. They are crazy strong, both the hardware and the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) I've used the .072 ss screw eyes but were 1 1/4 inches long and used 3/32nd ss bearing stock for the hinge pins. The hole in the screw eye is just a gnats eyelash over 3/32nds so it works great. Edited September 20, 2011 by bassguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matador Customs Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks guys. This is the reassurance i needed. Im still trying to figure out other things so i can put this certain dilema to rest and continue with this madness . Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
