Wire Trace - Simple Steps How to make a wire trace ?

Lure Fishing Wire Trace

Tying the rig for this active, mobile tactic could hardly be simpler. Here’s how

Lure fishing for pike is a great way to spend a short session now that we have entered the traditional predator season. Nothing beats the buzz of the take when a pike decides to take your lure. Fishing with lures is a great way to cover a lot of water and makes a great change from more static forms of pike fishing.

While you can buy ready-made traces, they are very easy to make but it is important to use the right components. Quality swivels and snaps are a must, along with wire of at least 30lb breaking strain.
Strong components are required not just because pike fight hard, but also because the constant casting involved in lure fishing means that all of your tackle comes under tremendous strain.

This trace is easy to construct and has been designed to be suitable for a wide range of lures weighing up to about 2oz, making it great to use with spinners, spoons, soft plastic lures and crankbaits.

How to make a wire trace ?

YOU WILL NEED

• 30lb PikePro seven strand Wire    
• Cross Lock wivel   
• Barrel covers
• Swivel covers
• Crimps
• Crimping Pliers
• Wire Cutters

STEP

1) Fold over the last 5cm of 60cm of wire, pass it through the eye of a swivel, then pass the swivel through the loop. Pull down tight.



2) Thread a crimp of the correct size on to the end of the wire and its tag end. Use a crimping tool to fix it securely in place.



3) Thread two swivel covers on to the wire, facing in opposite directions so that they partially cover the swivels at both ends of the trace.



4) Fix a Cross Lock swivel to the other end of the wire secured with another crimp. This enables you to quickly change the lure when required.



5) Pull the swivel covers only just over the ends of the swivels. This creates a more streamlined trace that is less likely to tangle.