mark poulson Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm looking for a fine wire to use for my weedless wacky hooks. Anyone here have an idea what to use, and/or a source? I used to use the Matzuo 3/0 with the wire guard, but they don't sell them anymore. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 u want something like the do-it WWG-12 or you can make ur own outts s.s. wire Barlows has a hi-seas wire in different sizes. The .018 would be alittle thicker than the do-it wwg-12 weedguard wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 You can tie on a single strand of monofilament onto the hook shank if that would work or you can double over the mono and tie on the tag ends. Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I'm having trouble finding mono that is heavy enough. I only need a leader length, not 100 yds. I'm thinking 100lb test would work, but I may be thinking too heavy. Any idea what test I should use? I have it up to 30lb, but it's too soft. Edited April 2, 2016 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm having trouble finding mono that is heavy enough. I only need a leader length, not 100 yds. I'm thinking 100lb test would work, but I may be thinking too heavy. Any idea what test I should use? I have it up to 30lb, but it's too soft. PM sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I have been using some light (17lb I think?) titanium leader wire for my flick shake heads lately. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Just as an avid wacky wormer, why not try to make some weedguards out of 30-40lb mono? Maybe a double or "v" shaped guard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdong Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 You can use piano wire (ss) from music store or 60-80 lb mono or fluoro depending on which direction you want to go. I've used both, currently 80lb fluoro, but depends on what kind of cover you're fishing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
School Master Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Munkin, How does that titanium leader work? The titanium wire in the Gamakatsu heads are just flat out the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishn4fishn Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Don't know how they'll work yet but just made these with a couple strands off a jig weedguard. Edited May 29, 2016 by wishn4fishn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Don't know how they'll work yet but just made these with a couple strands off a jig weedguard.IMG_20160528_222417.jpg I make a hook with a weight similar to this. It works really well for wacky wormin'. You have a PM from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 What are y'all wrapping the weedguards to the shank of the hook with? I mocked one up last night using 25lb mono as the weed guard and just wrapped it in fly tying thread. I know I'd have to put some epoxy on it or something else I was just wondering what y'all use to tie them up. Also do you think shrink wrap could be used to secure the weedguards? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Fly tying thread is fine, I use 210 Denier from Danville and then some Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails clear over the thread. If I was going to use shrink tubing I'd tie it with thread first and then shrink tube over top but it isn't necessary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdong Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I use Kevlar thread so I can wrap faster, then epoxy. But I like it really clean. shrink wrap is ok but comes out bulkier to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) I use fly tying thread, and then coat it with brush-on super glue, putting a drop of accelerant on it to make it set up more quickly. That leaves a smooth enough surface that I can snell my line, to get a better hook set. Edited June 3, 2016 by mark poulson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
