Here is an amazing leader material that I believe many anglers overlook — single-strand tieable titanium. This material is versatile and can be used for various fishing techniques, such as jerk bait, topwater, jig fishing, and rattle baits. It offers several advantages, including its thinness and ability to prevent bite-offs. Whether you’re fishing in Canada for pike or in northern natural lakes, using light-pound test titanium leaders can save you a ton of baits. In this article, I’ll show you how to connect the titanium wire to your main line without using a swivel and how to tie a secure knot for attaching your bait. Let’s dive in!
Connecting the Main Line to the Titanium Wire
When connecting your main line to the titanium wire, it’s important to avoid using a swivel as it can add weight and affect the action of your bait. Instead, we’ll use an all bright knot to make a secure connection.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Start by making a loop with the titanium wire, allowing enough tag so you can hold onto it without the loop coming undone.
2. Thread your main line through the loop.
3. The number of wraps you make will depend on the weight of your main line. For example, if you’re using 40 lb braid, you can make around nine to ten wraps.
4. Once you’ve made the wraps, come back up through the loop you created earlier.
5. Wet the knot and slide it up into the loop, then pull it tight. You’ll notice the line turning color, indicating that the knot is secure.
6. Trim the tag of the titanium wire as close as possible to the base of the knot, being careful not to clip the main end of the titanium wire.
Preventing Sharp Edges
One potential issue with the knot is that it can have a sharp edge, which may cause line failure or even cut your hand if you’re hand landing a lot of fish. To prevent this, you can use a product called solarez flex formula. Here’s how to apply it:
1. Take a small drop of solarez flex formula and apply it over the exposed wire shank.
2. Use a UV light to cure the resin. If you’re doing this in the boat, you can turn your back to the sun or do it in the shade. Expose the resin to the sun for a couple of seconds, and it will cure.
Tying the Bait to the Titanium Wire
Now that you have the titanium wire connected to your main line, let’s talk about how to tie your bait to the wire. In this case, we’ll use a clinch knot. Here’s how to do it:
1. Thread your main line through the eye of the jig or bait.
2. Make three wraps around the main line.
3. Come back through the original loop above the eye of the hook.
4. Use pliers to grab the tag end and pull the knot tight.
5. Leave a small tag at the end of the knot.
Using single-strand tieable titanium as a leader material can greatly enhance your fishing experience. It offers the advantages of thinness and bite-off prevention, allowing your baits to move freely and increasing your chances of catching more fish. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily connect the titanium wire to your main line and tie your bait securely. Give it a try and see the difference it makes in your fishing success.
