psilvers Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I am making a jig in which I use a 0.040 stainless insert. The insert is straight with a loop on each end. Each loop is closed with a barrel wrap (4 -5 twists). This will be used for saltwater applications, and I am sure that it will stand up to stripers and blues. However, I was wondering whether anyone has any idea of how strong (i.e. lb test) the insert would be? I am wondering whether it would be strong enough for cobia and amberjack. Of course, the insert is inside the lead body, I was just wondering whether anyone had an idea of the strength of such an insert. I would prefer not to have to go with .051 wire because that would require another mold modification. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Pete, I use .040 on Arigs with 85 lb. test and heavy hooks. When I hang, I wrap that 85 lb. braid around the cleat on my boat and straighten those heavy hooks. I believe it would handle cobia and AJ's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Apdriver said: Pete, I use .040 on Arigs with 85 lb. test and heavy hooks. When I hang, I wrap that 85 lb. braid around the cleat on my boat and straighten those heavy hooks. I believe it would handle cobia and AJ's. Thanks Apdriver! I do THINK it will handle cobia and AJ, I just wanted to get some other opinions. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
