How to make a Shark Trace - Wire Shark Trace

This is the shark trace that I use for blue and porbeagle shark fishing.

[MuscleFishingOfficial]

I have just ordered all my bits to get mine done for the summer. Will be watching this video again to follow it. With the heat shrink I use a kettle and use it’s steam. You get the neatest shrink. Cheers

[johnmaggiorino]

Circle hooks are no 1!
Started using them in 2001

[brianfalconer]

Hi John - Thanks for the Flemish Eye idea, will use that on my next rig. Here's one for you perhaps, I have a slightly longer tag end and pass it back inside the ferrule, then crimp it. No tag ends visible at all to spike or snag. Cheers.

[nomad]

I've never used or made a wire trace before so this was fascinating to me. Do you think soldering would be strong enough for binding the ends. Yet another little gem. I never tire of learning new stuff and this was completely new to me. Thanks mate.

[markwalters]

Hi John, will be having a go for the blues this year, what knot do you use to attach the 100lb mono to your mainline? I'll be using braid mainline on fixedspool reels

[neiledwards]

Thanks for the instructions, most informative. What breaking strain is the wire you use? Do you use the same throughout or is the rubbing leader lighter than the biting trace?

[paullongworth]

Hi, excellent video very informative. I wandered if you make the rigs to sell as its very rare to be honest I’d fish for the sharks an opportunist really if the situation arose while out on the boat. Reason I ask is I’d like to keep a trace and leader in my arsenal and can’t really justify buying all the individual items for one trace. I have a rod and reel which was given to me but again don’t think I’ve used it yet. Had a 300lb porbeagle a couple of years back while fishing in Weymouth (opportunity presented itself and narrowed gear from the skipper) and would love another if given the opportunity. Anyway thought I’d ask I’ve seen a lot of pre tied rigs for sale but you don’t know what your getting really thanks again.

[sparkplugsteve]

Hi, is the wire plastic coated or clean? Also, why don't use ue a swivel to attach to the leader? Great vlog. Cheers..

[gordonjohn]

What modifications would you recommend for making a tope trace? Hook size, trace length etc.
Thank you again

[TheOutdoor_Guy]

Any chance of a video on how to make chum? or is that one a secret ?

[adamalcock]

Hello John what breaking strain is the wire please

[brynsmith]

Hi John what depth do you set the float at?