[spynet000]

Hey guys, I hope everyone had a great holiday and is starting out the New Year on the right foot...either jigging @ CBBT or preparing gear for the spring season:yes: Hope to see some Tfers at the Timonium show this weekend before watching the Ravens take on Titans:clap:

MY QUESTION: Does anyone use / prefer crimps over tying knots. I'm redoing my leaders within the next few days and have crimps for 60lb and 80lb mono. I feel that I can whip up my leaders way faster using the crimps but can I trust them? Are they stronger than my clinch knot when tied properly? I like 60lb on my planner lines and 80lb for my umbrella rigs with inline weight. Thanks for the insight.

Dave

 

[pgoodchild]

Crimp

 

[rocksteady]

Anything over 60# crimp .

 

[Scott McGuire]

Knot...

 

[spynet000]

Has anyone ever had a crimp fail? How often should they be changed out? Looks like 2 votes crimp 1 vote knot so far - thanks guys

 

[Scott McGuire]

BTW, I use a uniknot for everything. I see you mentioned the clinch knot in your post.

 

[rocksteady]

Has anyone ever had a crimp fail? How often should they be changed out? Looks like 2 votes crimp 1 vote knot - thanks guys

I tie most everything up to 60lb . Heavier than that I crimp . Crimp fail ? I can't remember one failing . When rigging most offshore stuff , you have to crimp beacause of the large line diameter . If done correctly you shouldn't have any problems . As far as changing out , just check the total length of leader , including at the crimp, for abrasion . If none is found you should be good to go . These are the crimps I use the most for higher diameter line . Momoi Hi Catch :

 

[Seahunter]

Make that 2 votes for a knot. Never had one fail

I can have the knot tied and back in the water before you can find the crimpers. I also don't like the large profile of the crimp. Good place to gather weed and jellies

 

[aafinest]

Another vote for crimping anything over 60 lbs. :thumbup:

 

[POINT RUNNER]

Here's another vote for crimping over 60#. Never had one fail.

 

[KenY]

If using crimps, take a flame to the tag end and "mushroom" it before crimping. This "mushroom" is a larger diameter than the main line and will catch in the crimp should the crimp fail. In other words, the failed crimp won't fail.

 

[twiskman]

If using crimps, take a flame to the tag end and "mushroom" it before crimping. This "mushroom" is a larger diameter than the main line and will catch in the crimp should the crimp fail. In other words, the failed crimp won't fail.

I also crimp- and one piece of advice about using flame- make sure the material is cool prior to drawing it to the crimp... for numerous reasons.

 

[Aquasport]

Crimp with the "Mushroom" and you're good to go!

 

[rocksteady]

I also crimp- and one piece of advice about using flame- make sure the material is cool prior to drawing it to the crimp... for numerous reasons.

Most material looks very cool when you mushroom .:yes:

 

[twiskman]

Most material looks very cool when you mushroom .:yes:

You just like mushroom shapes Mike

 

[trophypro]

Considering I crimp my offshore baits for the Blue Fin tuna, Id be safe to say a crimp will hold a rockfish!

 

[rocksteady]

You just like mushroom shapes Mike

Don't even go there Twisktwirl:nono: I'm just from a different generation dude !

 

[pgoodchild]

Mike.... You're just from another planet!!!!!!!!!

 

[twiskman]

Mike.... You're just from another planet!!!!!!!!!

Without a doubt!!!:clap:

 

[Kayak fisherman]

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