Making / rebuilding worn harness'

[DoubleD]

Now we are getting somewhere. I found the mason crimps online and they are cheap and abundant. The size you have in the photo is "2C", the catalog says that's for 20lb test, is that what you are using because I was thinking you were a 17 lb test "guy"? Also, the crimp tool, do I really need the $30 tool that mason sells or can I use "any old crimp tool" I may already have? Thanks again for the help / conversation. I am going to try and go up next weekend so I am full speed ahead on trying to get this figured out. I have the hooks, painted spoons, and bought beads last night from hobby lobby so I should be all set soon. I am beginning to realize why a store bought lure is $3-$5!! Oh well, what else is there to do? Thanks guys

[ebijack]

That is the size I use with my #17 test, if you go to .043" you can fit the line thru, but it's a tough go. I'm lazy and it works. Any crimps that don't cut into the mono when you crimp it works, one friend uses his needle nose vise grips.

[Hoytman86]

Anyone know of any places in PC that sell the crimps? I know that Fisherman's Wharf carries Stinger spoons, but I'm cautiously optimistic my order will arrive before we head up tomorrow afternoon. Nobody down here carries them, I've checked Bass Pro, hardware stores, Sears, Dick's and none of them have crimps. I just need to know whether or not to have my old man bring some wiring pliers. I used the perfection knots and have the hooks within 3/4" of the split ring, but I'd feel more comfortable with crimps.

[ebijack]

Basspro http://www.basspro.com/Malin-Single-...product/22758/
the MS3B-50 look to be close.

[fishkiller16]

My question is why use crimp sleeves when making mono harnesses? I tie hundreds of harnesses a year and all the harnesses I tie on mono I simply tie a loop knot in it. I only use crimp sleeves when I'm tying harnesses on 30# wire.

[ebijack]

When I tie regular harnesses I use a loop also, I use the crimps for the spoon harness so I can get the top hook as close as possible to the spoon. Did I miss something?