"a-In't Gonna Pay That-Rig"

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I start out by cutting one 24 inch piece and then bend it in half around a nail set clamped up in a vise to get the main loop. I then cut three 12 inch pieces and bend a small 90 degree bend on one end. I then feed all the ends through the tube. I clamp the main tie in a pair of visegrips and then use a cold chisel and an anvil and pinch down the tube in a couple of spots then finish flattening it out with a hammer. I finish by cutting the wires to the desired length and then use round nose pliers to bend the ends for the swivels. After it is done I use a grinder and grind down the 90 degree ends that may be hanging out over the edge of the tube just to smooth it off.

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^{My bigger sleeves arrived from Barlow's yesterday. Like looking down a 12ga barrel. Will check today or tomorrow to see how many wires will run thru the 2 sizes.}

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Re: Larger sleeves from Barlow's

Barlows #9 leader sleeve has appx the same outside dimensions as the Berkley 7Strand sleeves I started with. I.D. is a good bit larger (thinner walled sleeve).

Their #11 sleeve has a huge I.D. Was able to run five straight 0.051 wires (muskie bucktail size) thru it, with no problems. Can't imagine needing a larger one. Those wires are not quite coat hangers, but not far from.

Hope that helps. Put together a little box of components for the boat, figure to pre-cut and store some wire with my pre-made rigs for on water tweaks.