[Lurehead03]

where can you get twisted wire for finnesse jig weed gaurds like used on jewel baits spider jigs

[Fat Ratz]

I just picked up some Sevenstrand uncoated wire in 135 lb. size to make some weedless spider jigs. It is a twisted stainless wire. I picked up mine at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas also caries it. They make larger sizes so you can make one with a single weeedguard or make a double and use a smaller size wire. You will just need to experiment and see what works best.

[BR]

Fat Ratz

I've looked (on the internet) at BPS & Cabelas for this seven strand uncoated wire and the best I could come up with was a short piece that was included on a King Mackeral bait rig. Can this wire be purchased by itself?

BR

[Fat Ratz]

Here's the link to Cabelas: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...001&hasJS=true
Here's the one to BPS: http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet...rTarget=browse

[Lurehead03]

thanks guys i'm going to bps in nashville sat i'll look for it there

[BR]

Fat Ratz

I've not seen this wire as yet but there is a picture at BPS of a crappie jig called 'Veg-E-Jig' made by Lindy that uses this wire as a weed guard. What size wire do you suppose is used for this jig?

Thanks,

BR

[Fat Ratz]

BR, best I can tell it looks like a small wire (maybe 30-40lb) that has been untwisted. Most of this wire comes in seven wrapped strands. It looks like it should work provided it is stiff enough.

[dtrs5kprs]

I use the coated "sevenstrand" type of wire, about 80-90# test. Works well. Coating melts when curing powder paint giving you a little stiffer guard.

[Jig Man]

I use Surflon from Barlow's. P. 33 of the catalog.