Mason Multi-Strand Size

[EironBreaker]

I didn't want to hijack the cutting topic.  What size do you typically use for wire weed guards?  I think I bought a roll of 150 lb 7 strand last time and am about out so time to buy another roll.  I'm thinking it is a little heavy, definitely hard to cut.  I use a super sharp snips but I'll get a blister quick if I have to cut many at a time.  At work we have a monster paper cutter so I might try that instead to make a bunch at once.

 

I'm thinking of trying the 90 lb size, 0.024 diameter.  Is that what most use?  I'm putting them in 1/4 oz standup heads mostly or weedless tube jigs.

[smallmouthaholic]

I didn't want to hijack the cutting topic.  What size do you typically use for wire weed guards?  I think I bought a roll of 150 lb 7 strand last time and am about out so time to buy another roll.  I'm thinking it is a little heavy, definitely hard to cut.  I use a super sharp snips but I'll get a blister quick if I have to cut many at a time.  At work we have a monster paper cutter so I might try that instead to make a bunch at once.

 

I'm thinking of trying the 90 lb size, 0.024 diameter.  Is that what most use?  I'm putting them in 1/4 oz standup heads mostly or weedless tube jigs.

60-90-150- single or double,non-coated wire.  It all depends on the resistance you desire and the hook size These cut 150 clean and easily w/o spreading the ends of the 7 strand wire

 

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[EironBreaker]

Thanks for the information, I think I'll go with the 90 lb.

[JSC]

Good thread and I have about .02 cents worth to add.

I purchased the "Craftsman Cutter" in the early 80's

Have made many thousands of cuts using coated/uncoated braided & solid stainless   ..

Braid Uncoated up to 135# test   ..  Stainless 40 thousandths ...  many thousands of leader rigs,

weed guards, spinner shafts & etc.     Still going strong.

 

I had a return spring that wore out some where along the line and I have not checked Sears to see what they

have in this type cutter at the present.     I would give it 10 plus star out of 5. 

Edited February 3, 2015 by JSC

[smalljaw]

Thanks for the information, I think I'll go with the 90 lb.

 

That is what I use, that makes a good size weed guard that holds up to rocks and stuff really well. I use .013 single wire for making small weed guards to tie on small octopus hooks for wacky rigging.