Terminal
Crimp
How to fish a crimp for Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting.
Characteristics
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Material
Metal
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting
Metal sleeve
Durable metal tube used for securing heavy leader lines.
Bore
Hollow channel allowing fishing line to pass straight through.
Crush walls
Thick side walls that deform securely when squeezed with pliers.
What fish can you catch with a crimp?
What is a crimp used for?
A crimp is a metal sleeve you crush onto wire or heavy leader instead of a knot. Trolling, bottom fishing, and surfcasting.
How is a crimp different from similar gear?
A crimp is the bite-on fastener. A sleeve is a lighter join or cover. Tubing is anti-tangle tube — keep the three distinct.
When should you use a crimp?
Use it on wire and heavy mono when a knot would slip or weaken the material.
What problems does a crimp solve?
It makes a join in wire that you cannot knot, and a neater join in thick shock than a bulky knot.
Crimp size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.6 mm
- 1 mm
- 1.6 mm