Crimps

[Fish123456]

Can anyone recommend a cheap crimping start up kit ? I want to try it .

[Papa Sly]

I ordered the berkley kit thanks to Millbury Man for 6.95 from Berkley and you get the crimping tool and 50 #3 crimps.

[Fish123456]

Thanks, what website?

[BaitBucket]

The crimps are dependent on the size of the line your using. It may be pricier to but just the tool and the right size crimps separate.

[Fish123456]

thanks can you give me a rough size for 10, 20, 60, lbs fluro, thanks, also what style of tool ?

[BaitBucket]

thanks can you give me a rough size for 10, 20, 60, lbs fluro, thanks, also what style of tool ?

You're going to have to do some research man. Different brand lines are different sizes, as well as different brand crimps can be different sizes. Look at the spool of line you want to use, get the diameter of the line, and get the size crimp that fits it.

[Fish123456]

Sounds good to me, I know its seagure blue label but not sure of the diameter for each, thanks

[lowaccord66]

Sounds good to me, I know its seagure blue label but not sure of the diameter for each, thanks

Its on the lable.

[ICEHOLE]

i use the black berkley crimps that say 15-45# line

[BASSQUATCH]

i use the black berkley crimps that say 15-45# line

  what Matt said! The kit comes with a pack of silver sleeves. I just buy black in the same size, 15-45 lb line. I use 30# fluro and have never had a failure .

[Fish123456]

okay got it, thanks, what website can i order from? bass pro? Amazon? how much ? comes with crimping tool? thanks again

[BASSQUATCH]

I bought mine at Dicks Sporting goods a few years ago.

[Fish123456]

6 bucks on amazon , plus shipping, just ordered it , does it work with mono or just fluorocarbon ? any tips tricks for getting strong crimps ? thanks

[BASSQUATCH]

6 bucks on amazon , plus shipping, just ordered it , does it work with mono or just fluorocarbon ? any tips tricks for getting strong crimps ? thanks

I've only ever used fluro with them. 20#, 30# (I use 30# now) I use the notch closest to the tip. I squeeze it I think 3 times to cover end to end on the sleeve and use 2 hands to get the tightest squeeze. Leaving a small loop for the hook to move freely (that part is debatable) I prefer free motion with my hook and bait ,octopus hooks Gamakatsu 2/0-4/0 depending on bait size. Occasionally a 5/0 with the super suckers.

[BaitBucket]

I've only ever used fluro with them. 20#, 30# (I use 30# now) I use the notch closest to the tip. I squeeze it I think 3 times to cover end to end on the sleeve and use 2 hands to get the tightest squeeze. Leaving a small loop for the hook to move freely (that part is debatable) I prefer free motion with my hook and bait ,octopus hooks Gamakatsu 2/0-4/0 depending on bait size. Occasionally a 5/0 with the super suckers.

Keith is the crimp daddy. Take his advice.

[Ash82]

I am curious about these now. Might try to get them locally and try it out before this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

[Fish123456]

I agree, very helpful, If you crimp to hard can you damage the line ? Thanks

[BaitBucket]

I agree, very helpful, If you crimp to hard can you damage the line ? Thanks

Keiths crimp hand is strong. If he isnt damaging the line using two hands, im sure you have nothing to worry about.

[ICEHOLE]

I am curious about these now. Might try to get them locally and try it out before this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

ash if you come out this weekend ill hook you up with a few to try....the key is get florocarbon leader material, not just florocarbon. leader material comes in much shorter lengths but is expensive...

[BASSQUATCH]

ash if you come out this weekend ill hook you up with a few to try....the key is get florocarbon leader material, not just florocarbon. leader material comes in much shorter lengths but is expensive...

plus the leader material stays straighter unlike fluro line you put on a rod&reel. I use Seagur (spelling?)

[Ash82]

I am there! I will walk on ice cubes if needed...

Thanks, I did not realize they were that different. I will need to read up more I guess.

I just got the regular fluoro line since they were cheaper and I didn't see any difference :|

[lowaccord66]

AFW crimps for me.  Do not trust berkley on something that crucial. 

I agree, very helpful, If you crimp to hard can you damage the line ? Thanks

The real answer is yes you can damage the line, specifically floro which can crease and fold unlike mono that stays round.  All that said, you'd have to be paying little attention to what you are doing to mess it up.   

Assuming you are interested in crimping heavy floro for toothie use I strongly recommend light wire instead.  I use 25# nylon coated steal.  Even the larry's love it and 18 millbillys could never overcrimp the stuff.

[BaitBucket]

I use 25# nylon coated steal. 

U use crimps or the twist and melt trick?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEeO47g6h0s

[sangell]

Do you guys use sleeves too or just the leader line. Thanks in advance

[lowaccord66]

U use crimps or the twist and melt trick?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEeO47g6h0s

Crimps but after watching that, I have to try it.  Thanks for posting, that method will save me a ton of time!

[sangell]

Crimps but after watching that, I have to try it.  Thanks for posting, that method will save me a ton of time!

Agreed on that, very interesting and talk about keeping things simple. Going to have to try it as well.

[BaitBucket]

Been using it for a couple years for pike and blue fish. So far so good.