CHROMEDOG Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I am gathering the necessary supplies to try and make a hardbait or two during the freezing months in the northeast. Can anyone tell me what wire diameter is a good choice for through wire construction on a hard bait? Thanks for your time, I really enjoy reading the website. It really keeps me sane during the winter months when I don't fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Are you building baits for bass, Stripers,Muskie?....It makes a difference for the recommendation ...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEDOG Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Sorry, I should of said what it was for. Large and small mouth, maybe a walleye or two, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I use .032 soft tempered stainless wire from McMaster-Carr for my bass sized lures. I've caught largemouth up to 8 lbs. on baits built with the .032 wire and not had any problems. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I like the 19 guage wire (I think it's National brand). Rural King and Ace Hardware sells it. It's soft, so its good if you are twisting wire too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 If you are thru-wiring a bass bait, soft temper stainless or soft brass makes things much easier. The stainless steel is slightly stiffer and stronger than the brass and it will not corrode or darken. On bass baits longer than 2 inches, I use .040" soft stainless. I think soft temper wire at least .032" is plenty strong for bass baits, I just like the look of .040". BTW, according to a chart I looked up, 19 gauge wire is .035" dia. I order wire and lip material from McMaster-Carr, which has good prices and service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEDOG Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks a lot, my company actually has an account with Mcmaster so I will order Stainless Steel Wire (Type 304) Soft Temper, .041" Dia, 1/4-lb Spool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
