View Full Version : Crimps & Braid??


macojoe
06-21-2009, 07:09 PM
Due to my diabetes my hands are shot and I am not really able to tie knots any longer, and if I can mange to do it, it takes forever to do!

So I was thinking of using crimps, but I am not sure I can hold and thread a crimp and if you can use them on small mono or braid?? Most of my rods have braid and I like to use it.

Thanks just thinking out loud

niko
06-21-2009, 09:28 PM
don't you worry joe, when fluke season rolls around i'll do all the tying you need.

macojoe
06-21-2009, 10:05 PM
Thanks!! its here!! Just need to get rid of this wind!

big jay
06-22-2009, 07:38 AM
braid won't hold in a crimp, but smaller mono works great.

Jinkai make a crimp size K that says its for mono "50lb test and smaller - 0.62 mm and smaller"

hope that helps.

macojoe
06-22-2009, 07:51 AM
Thanks Jay, I think I will have a snap swivel tied on and just try crimping my leaders.

big jay
06-22-2009, 07:33 PM
Joe- if you don't have a crimper, or holding one might be a problem, let me know. I can do a bunch for you and send them to you in no time.

pm me if you want.

macojoe
06-23-2009, 06:41 PM
Thanks Jay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just bought a crimper today, I would love nothing more then to have someone do them for me, but I want to try to do as much as I can to keep my hands moving some. I feel if I don't keep them moving they will come useless all that much faster.

thanks again!!