Tool
Crimping tool
How to use a crimping tool.
Characteristics
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Material
Metal
Crimp jaws
Heavy metal jaws press sleeves tightly onto heavy fishing lines.
Sized grooves
Multiple die slots match various sizes of metal leader sleeves.
Wire cutter
Built-in cutting notch trims wire leaders and extra tag ends.
Handles
Ergonomic rubberized grips provide leverage during high-pressure crimping.
What is a crimping tool used for?
A crimping tool crushes sleeves onto wire and heavy leader. The jaws match the crimp size.
How is a crimping tool different from similar gear?
Not pliers used on a sleeve. A bad crimp is weaker than a knot; this tool is the right bite.
When should you use a crimping tool?
Use it whenever the join is wire or a heavy shock that you crimp instead of knot.
What problems does a crimping tool solve?
It makes a wire join that holds, instead of a mashed sleeve that slips on the first run.