Spider Wire for muskies

  • Wayne
    Posts: 5
    July 30, 2003 at 7:59 pm #1286399

    I have a question for you muskie experts. I normally use 50# spider wire while crank baiting for Northerns and have never been bit off even though no wire leader is used. What is your experience with Muskies and spider wire? Is a wire leader required? Are Muskies more likely than Northerns to bite through spider wire? I am heading for LOW Friday and hope to catch my first Muskie. Thanks for your help.

    Wayne

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    July 30, 2003 at 8:37 pm #272004

    I’ve caught some pretty darn big muskies up their in the fall running 6 Lb diameter Spiderwire and don’t have a problem with bite-offs. I have been bit off, although it is extremely rare. But given that muskies really aren’t leader-shy, why not try a product like tygerwire for making leaders? It’s very supple and super strong. No bite offs, ever, that I know of.

    http://www.tygerleader.com/

    Snagger
    Owatonna, MN
    Posts: 184
    August 1, 2003 at 11:13 am #272178

    I would agree with H2O that muskys are not leader shy. Its alot better than seeing a big fish swim away with that 25$ lure in his mouth. I use Titanium leader and they are 2nd to none. Good luck.

    Wayne
    Posts: 5
    August 5, 2003 at 12:52 am #272482

    Thanks James and Snagger for the advice. Just got back from LOL. Only one hook up on a 26″ muskie. I had a leader on and did not take a chance on just spider wire. There’s an algae bloom on and the active fish seemed to be in what clear water could be found.

    Wayne

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