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    Hand tied baits??

    What do you guys use to hand tie skirts? Some use some type of wire and some use some type of material. Just interested in maybe tying my own. Any help??
    thanks

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    Re: Hand tied baits?? (okiemac)

    I use stranded wire from old extension cords. I beleive they were #16, but not sure. My buddy uses dental floss to tie his....
    Tim Messer ~ Lake Ariel, Pa.
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    This works the best for me. It's virtually idiot proof. It work break and won't cut through the strands no matter how tight you cinch it. A drop of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails and you're good to go.
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    Re: Hand tied baits?? (okiemac)

    20-24 gauge copper craft wire in any color you want. Wrap 2 times, pull tag ends tight, twist snug and cut off extra and bend tag down. I have not found a better method.

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    Re: Hand tied baits?? (okiemac)

    I use thread on my jigs, always have.
    I seal my thread to protect it.
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