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02-16-2006, 02:23 PM
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On the Hook
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Sandy Hook, NJ
Posts: 81
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What wire is everyone using
I'm assuming most everyone is using .062 (1/16) diameter but what hardness/stiffness is the most popular - 316, 320 .............. ?
Also, what's the difference between "L" and "LR" ?
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"I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries,
and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am"..... Crash Davis
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02-16-2006, 03:41 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
Posts: 1,223
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Most of the wire is either 316 or 308. The "L means that the wire is annealed and the LR means, well now that I think about it! I have no idea what the "LR" means. Unless it has something to do with relieving the steel
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02-16-2006, 03:44 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,454
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1/16" 308L and some is softer than others.
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02-16-2006, 04:39 PM
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#4
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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I would go with the 308. A little easier to use than the 316. Both are good. P.
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02-16-2006, 05:22 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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1/16" 308L Fish manage to strech this stuff out after prolonged use . harder to work with ..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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02-16-2006, 05:28 PM
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#6
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Miller Place, NY
Posts: 86
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I've been using 316. Last week, the welding supply was out of 316 so I bought a pound of 308 to try it out. Easier to bend, we'll see how it holds up long term.
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Last Cast, No, Really!
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02-16-2006, 05:58 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
Location: notsob
Posts: 3,476
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ive been working with 20 pounds of 316 for like...4 years now.  |
live to fish. fish to live. rod tips high.
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02-16-2006, 07:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,442
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308L for me.
Jigman
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02-16-2006, 09:12 PM
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Primate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 106
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316L 1/16" 'cause I had a few pounds already.
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02-16-2006, 09:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
Posts: 2,290
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316L works fine for me.  |
low & slow 37
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02-16-2006, 11:09 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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3/16 308L  |
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02-16-2006, 11:59 PM
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#12
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On the Hook
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Sandy Hook, NJ
Posts: 81
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So I guess I'm right in with the pack as I use mostly 316L.
I do occasionally use 320 but the stuff is a beast to work with so I only use it for plugs with propellers that need the stiffer wire.
308 is too soft for me. I like a big nose loop but the loop has a tendancy to deform when I'm wrapping the rear loop and cranking down the pressure.
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"I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries,
and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am"..... Crash Davis
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02-17-2006, 10:16 AM
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Who stole my fish???
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 290
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308L
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