Crawler Harness

[Hammer]

I'm going to tie up a bunch of crawler rigs and was wondering what type of line and pound test would work the best, I plan to use them mainly on Mille Lacs. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Juls_WI]

I like to tie mine with 14# Super Silver Thread by Excaliber. Works great for me, and there have been no problems. I don't know what everyone else uses, but I won't switch a good thing.

Juls

[bill from michigan]

I use #8 trilene xt.

[Predator NE]

I use 12lb Super Silver Thread Excaliber, I have had no problems. Works great, but I was thinking about trying one of the fluorocarbon lines, anyone with experience using fluoro for this?

[pete]

try Seaguar CarbonPro fluorocarbon. the main thing is use a good quality hook and quick change clevis. Even more important a ball bearing swivel.
just my opinion.

[SdDoc]

I tie with a number of different lines from 6 lb trilene to 12 lb silver thread. I do try to keep the snell a lighteer # test than the line from reel to bouncer. I hate losing my bouncer and swivels!! Doc

[Lund_Dude]

I always have used 12# Fireline during the last few years. It has worked pretty well for me, I have not had any problems with break-offs or zebra mussels shredding it. I tied up a couple this winter with 12# Vanish and I want to test the two side by side and see if there is an advantage to the Flourocarbon. I second the advice about using quality ball bearing swivels and quick change clevis.

[Fin Addict]

6-8 lb Seaguar Fluorocarbon. Have always used 4-8 lb mono in the past but switched this year to the Seaguar and it is an advantage. Out on Mille Lacs last weekend and my buddy was using 10 lb mono vs. my 8 lb fluoro and when I had caught 5 to his 1 he switched and we caught about the same the rest of the day. Used the mineral oil trick for the knots and worked well, no break offs. Also seemed more resistant to tangling and abrasion. Tie them long 10-12' and shorten on the water if that is what the fish want.

[RANGER]

I tie 3 different lines (all different tests):

1) VANISH flourocarbon(sp?) in 10# and 14#. Knots are tough. I use a Q-Tip dipped in mineral oil so knot will thighten all the way up. Spit and water just don't "cut" it for this stuff. On the boat I carry 2 Q-Tips that have been dipped in mineral oil and I keep them in an old prescription bottle. The oil rinses off easily.

2) FIRELINE 14/6, 10/4. I use this often when I'm getting bit off from side strikes or if I'm getting Pike strikes. Works FANTASTIC!

3) STREN EXTREME in Walleye Green when fishing snag waters or over zebra mussels. 6# thru 14#.

RANGER

"KEEP YOUR LINES WET, YOUR POWDER DRY and THE BEER COLD"!