Hotdog71 Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 I need to respool my wire divers this year. I was looking at prices of various makers and found they are all about the same. So the question is quality, how good is the product? If you have been using the Blood Run 20# or 30# wire let me know what you think. Good, Bad, or Ugly, I'd like to hear about it.Is the 30 better than the 20? What's the actual break strength on these(I remember seeing a video posted here about this)? How does it compare to Torpedo wire, I know cost is higher for the Torpedo but is the quality higher too?Any help would be much appreciated.Thanks everybody!p.s. Currently using malin single strand and mason 7 strand- experienced several breakoffs last year with both types. Figure it's getting old or worn out.
fishsniffer Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 I've been using the same spools of blood run wire on my rods for 2 seasons and don't plan on changing it this year either. The only breaks I have had are at my knot. I had left a diver on it driving. Another time it broke when I reeled the knot thru the eyelet with the swivel. Other than that no problems. I ran the malin wire before the blood run and it was fine also
Rob Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 I had a few breaks off before switching over to blood run. Last season was my 1st season with blood run 30lb and had zero break offs and no other issues.
fishsniffer Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I've been using the same spools of blood run wire on my rods for 2 seasons and don't plan on changing it this year either. The only breaks I have had are at my knot. I had left a diver on it driving. Another time it broke when I reeled the knot thru the eyelet with the swivel. Other than that no problems. I ran the malin wire before the blood run and it was fine alsoObviously these were self inflicted issues
killerbe20 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 i have nothing but awesome things to say about Blood Run wire. Besides the strength, it is much more pliable than other popular brands out there. It is really easy to work with and cuts the water great.
southtrollsouth Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Most of the 30lb wire out there is fairly good quality. There are different grades of steel, we (Blood Run) use 316 grade on our 30lb which is a little more durable than the 304 grade used on our 20lb. Diameters are the same, but breaking strength/durability is different. 20lb is for walleye guys pulling small divers and direct tied crankbaits (with a leader) and breaks in the mid 20lb range. 30lb is for salmon guys pulling big divers with flashers, etc. It breaks between 40lbs and 43lbs. A few different things can be done with how the wire is twisted to resist against kinking, but at the end of the day small dia wires can kink. We have fished our wire all season long with kinks and have had very few breakoffs over the years in those scenarios. Always good to check around your knots and crimps periodically, and re-tie every dozen trips or so. Most pressure and twisting comes at that location.Any wire, including copper, over time does weaken from stress. After two seasons you should be looking to re-spool.
kingfish123 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 It's ausome stuff haven't had a problem with it only time I had problems was when I got something wrapped into it even then just cut it off and and started over but never had a problem with break off all season.
BenLubbs Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I have run it for two seasons and seen no issues. No breakoffs, just make sure you take care of it and remove any sections that get "curly" or where strands get broken (only had that once).
Legacy Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I have 4 diver setups w/ 30# Blood Run wire that have gotten a serious work out on Lake Ontario kings for 2 years now. great product, great customer service. 2 other recommendations i would make to diver setups is to add twili tips to your diver rods and completely eliminate the use of crimps to attached your swivels and tie them on instead. These 2 things will eliminate the majority of problems.
Legacy Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 To quote the website..."BLOOD RUN 7 STRAND stainless fishing wire is a proven leader in stainless wire fishing technology. Blood Run .015 inch diameter 30lb stainless breaks up to an incredible 43lbs, the strongest in its class!"http://www.coppertrollingwire.com/FishingLine/stainless-fishing-wire-line/
Hotdog71 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks everyone for your input on the product. I ordered a couple spools of Blood Run wire. Thanks for the suggestions on how to run it and set it up as well.
southtrollsouth Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks everyone for your input on the product. I ordered a couple spools of Blood Run wire. Thanks for the suggestions on how to run it and set it up as well.Thanks for the support Bob. Give us a call with any questions, issues or concerns..and post some successful pics on our fb page this summer!
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