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PREMAID SHARK RIGS

(@islandboyalec)
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After getting tired of paying the exorbent prices charged by local tackle shops for terminal tackle, I've decided to purchase a quality Hi-Liner bench crimper, and buy top of the line components for some nice medium-large shark rigs. After tallying it all up I couldn't believe the money made by some popular providers of premade shark leaders. Therefor I'm curious to see if there'd be any interest in some very well made leaders with the following components made by yours truly ;)
2 x 500lb SS swivels-no name on captharrys.com, but look to be identical to the popular Rosco's
15ft Lindgren Pitman 500lb mono-actually overtests by quite a bit: available in lots of colors
4ft Malin 19 wire-I make perfect haywire twists, but I'd pick up one of these http://www.tournamentcable.com/pgs/cats ... itemcat=hw
high quality commercial long-lining crimps sold by LP-crimped via a well tuned ct180 swager
So far I've got 4 rigs mocked up; all sharing the above components, with the exception of the hook(s)
First option: a LP 18/0 offset carbon steel circle hook (sh*ts on the equivalent mustad.) This is the economical rig that I feel could really help fishermen on a budget. If you've got any questions about these hooks, check out BlacktipH's videos on youtube. Only $5
Second option: a Mustad 7731AD needle eye 12/0. This is my all-time favorite hook: makes rigging a bit easier and can sharpen to a razor edge (which I recommend.) $11
Third option: a Mustad 7731AD needle eye 14/0. Same as above but bigger. $13
Fourth option: a Mustad 7731AD needle eye. Same as above but even bigger :o $15
I'm prepared to drop about $600 on the supplies to make 100 rigs; the majority of which will have the more economical LP 18/0. I don't expect as much interest in the 7731AD rigs simply because these are terrific hooks, and as such, cost quite a bit: the real whole point of this effort of mine is to bring very well made (I'm a perfectionist with OCD.. seriously :lol: ) to beginner shark fishermen, who would otherwise be f*cked side-ways by local tackle shops (not literally; just on prices.) I'd be able to ship as many as you need via USPS priority flat rate (the big padded envelopes) for only $5, and will take paypal, MO, personal check (give 3 days to clear), or cash FTF.
Questions/comments welcome. Speak up sharkers: is this something you guys want? What other hook options? I love 19 Malin wire, but understand some are partial to cable, and therefor may offer that too (480; 650; coated maybe?) What color heavy mono? Worst case scenario: no one buys any and I end up with a few years worth of rigs.. so what's there to lose? :D

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Topic starter Posted : 09/05/2012 11:51 pm