I started Crimping my catfish rigs for ease and convenience. All the crimping items were purchased on Amazon but all the Slip floats are sold at monsterrodhold...
Steve, a little secret is before you crimp the aluminum sleeve melt the tag end to make a ball. Once it cools to touch, pull the ball tight up against the sleeve then crimp. This keeps it from tangling back on your line which happens from time to time with a long tag end. Another cat fisherman showed me and I haven't had a snag line on line since.
I've been using kite floats and crimping for a long time in catfishing and my custom lure shop and they work great. If you use a polamar knot to tie your main line to the swivel, usually the hook will straighten out before that line ever breaks.
I've beennusing the 2.5 floats for almost a year and I wouldn't use anything else. The bulbous shape of the bobber helps the hook run over snags because the bobber is wider than the hook.
Another thing i do is to take pliars and mash the very tag end of the mono flat, past the metal crimp clip. Its just a little extra insurance that in case you didnt get a good crimp and the mono were to try to slip back through, the mashed flat end of the mono will be too big to slip through. Probably not necessary but only takes a second to do it.
Please let us know if you recommend a hook that avoids the cat’s eye better. I use a Charlie Brown 9/0 circle hook and wish it didn’t do so much damage. If I was meat fishing it might be different but I’m sport fishing mostly. Thanks…enjoy your videos.
I crimped for a while using basically the same technique/tool and landed a lot of fish. But one day a 5-pound channel cat shaking violently caused the crimp edge to slice through the 50lb mono leader. I don't pretend to be an expert, but I don't see how it is possible to crimp without the end result being line sitting next to a sharp metal edge. (I'm going to try crimping with wire leaders next.)
I heard a saltwater fisherman say he ties everything up until about 60 pound mono. He said 60#, he only uses crimps. I’ve personally never used them just been looking at what’s out there.
I like them wire floats you made but I still think you need to try mono over 100 pound test to get the most out of crimping🦅I see a lot of ocean fishing guys use 300- 600 pound leader material
Steve, are the copper double barrel crimp sleeves ok for 50 lb mono? I cannot find aluminum double barrel in the .8 size. All I can find in aluminum is the .8 oval. They work fine at the bench but can you tell me if they are as solid as a double barrel? And have you had problems with copper sleeves causing breaks at the sleeve? Thanks sir...didnt know who else to ask.
I use the HI Seas GS-I-500 aluminum sleeves. im not sure of the others. I found that the double barrel sleeves are not that important . good luck and thanks for stooping by to leave a comment
@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude I have been tring crimping getting hard for your old hand to tie knots but I have been breaking by not to hard of pulling maybe im not doing it right but just like you did going to try crimping cross wise instead of parrell to the line
I cheat and buy my demon dragons on Amazon, and wlure, without the crimping involved. Use a lot of swivels instead of crimps and pliers. Our cats are not as large as yours and we are allowed only one rod per person here in Ontario Canada in most bodies of water. Would be nice to have more than one rod when the bite is on.....🐋
I am 62 and you have taught me a new way of rigging for big cats. I do appreciate it and this old dog will give it a shot. Very good vid.
You are the catfish catchingist guy!
Have fun and keep uploading your adventures!
Thanks for stopping by
Steve, a little secret is before you crimp the aluminum sleeve melt the tag end to make a ball. Once it cools to touch, pull the ball tight up against the sleeve then crimp. This keeps it from tangling back on your line which happens from time to time with a long tag end. Another cat fisherman showed me and I haven't had a snag line on line since.
That’s a great idea. It would also prevent any possible line pull throughs on the tag end side.
@The Stone Saver works every time... always learning new stuff.. lol never too old to learn.
Thank you Steve for sharing your experience with different types of rigs. Stay safe out there and be blessed. Aloha from Kansas
I love the crimping. I’ve been doing it since I seen your video with the tournament guys. So much easier.
I stared crimping too Steve. Love it buddy.
Glad to see you're still around making videos. Haven't seen much of you lately. Can't wait to see a new fishing video.
Good to see another informative video from everyones favorite catfish dude. Looking good Steve.
The Teacher is always teaching I appreciate you so much steve and can't wait tell next yrs catfish conference 25 pounds sir
I've been using kite floats and crimping for a long time in catfishing and my custom lure shop and they work great. If you use a polamar knot to tie your main line to the swivel, usually the hook will straighten out before that line ever breaks.
so glad you still kickin
Looks like I have some home work to do..... Good to have some quick rigs ready to go...
Great job. I thought about doing this also. Now that see it done I might make a few. Thank you Steve.
I've beennusing the 2.5 floats for almost a year and I wouldn't use anything else. The bulbous shape of the bobber helps the hook run over snags because the bobber is wider than the hook.
Another thing i do is to take pliars and mash the very tag end of the mono flat, past the metal crimp clip. Its just a little extra insurance that in case you didnt get a good crimp and the mono were to try to slip back through, the mashed flat end of the mono will be too big to slip through. Probably not necessary but only takes a second to do it.
Absolutely love that idea... Definitely should make sure t easier on you... Good luck to you and hope these help catch your PB
I have been crimping rigs for a while..
There is a loop you can ad to your hook with a crimp and still get the same effect as a snell!!
Thank you Steve for this info
Interesting, I don't think I will do it yet but I will keep it in my pocket should the need arise.
Thanks Steve for sharing
Good video. Keep us updated!!!
Good stuff Steve!
Steve your getting fancy on us. Just kidding. Great video as always.
Are you not afraid of the knots making the line weak. I've always been told that a knot is a weak point. Maybe use a crimp instead of a knot. Thanks
Thanks for the video keep it up you look great
Love your vids , keep them coming
Thank you Steve
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
Please drop a link to buy the bobber with rattles used. Just started Demon Dragon fishing.
Cramping is the best if it’s done right
How is it going with crimping? It’s been about 3 months👍
Please let us know if you recommend a hook that avoids the cat’s eye better. I use a Charlie Brown 9/0 circle hook and wish it didn’t do so much damage. If I was meat fishing it might be different but I’m sport fishing mostly. Thanks…enjoy your videos.
Do you have some special way to store all these rigs until you are ready to use them?
Hey could you tell us what hooks were poking out the eyes because the hooks I’m using now are doing same thing. Thanks Steve
I crimped for a while using basically the same technique/tool and landed a lot of fish. But one day a 5-pound channel cat shaking violently caused the crimp edge to slice through the 50lb mono leader. I don't pretend to be an expert, but I don't see how it is possible to crimp without the end result being line sitting next to a sharp metal edge. (I'm going to try crimping with wire leaders next.)
I heard a saltwater fisherman say he ties everything up until about 60 pound mono. He said 60#, he only uses crimps. I’ve personally never used them just been looking at what’s out there.
I like them wire floats you made but I still think you need to try mono over 100 pound test to get the most out of crimping🦅I see a lot of ocean fishing guys use 300- 600 pound leader material
Keep doing what you do... your OFFICIAL
This legend has lost more fish than I will ever catch ❤️
Great vid
Steve, are the copper double barrel crimp sleeves ok for 50 lb mono? I cannot find aluminum double barrel in the .8 size. All I can find in aluminum is the .8 oval. They work fine at the bench but can you tell me if they are as solid as a double barrel? And have you had problems with copper sleeves causing breaks at the sleeve? Thanks sir...didnt know who else to ask.
I use the HI Seas GS-I-500 aluminum sleeves. im not sure of the others. I found that the double barrel sleeves are not that important . good luck and thanks for stooping by to leave a comment
Now that u crimped ur line its back to 50 lb strength due to the damage from crimping.
Good video
Nice
Does the crimp damage the line causing it to break?
not that im aware of but we are gonna find out
@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude I have been tring crimping getting hard for your old hand to tie knots but I have been breaking by not to hard of pulling maybe im not doing it right but just like you did going to try crimping cross wise instead of parrell to the line
Love it.
RETHINKING EVERYTHING NOW
I cheat and buy my demon dragons on Amazon, and wlure, without the crimping involved. Use a lot of swivels instead of crimps and pliers. Our cats are not as large as yours and we are allowed only one rod per person here in Ontario Canada in most bodies of water. Would be nice to have more than one rod when the bite is on.....🐋
Lol idk how u bite that line off like u do wow
lol 2lb bait what, you mean 2oz?
Damn Steve u need a new office chair?
yea I know
that's extra money
Looks like the same crimp sleeves and tool used on electric fence wire. Often watch your videos.
Cool, thanks for stopping by
You're power crimping rigs....but yet still use paddle reels.