How to Build a Steel Fishing Leader

This is a DIY video for a Shark/Bullred steel fishing leader. The way I like to make them. Let me know what you think?

You can check out my other DIY projects on my Youtube channels:

https://www.youtube.com/user/fishndisabled

or

https://www.youtube.com/user/flipperpipper

Thanks for looking and Happy DIYing!

Tools:

Heat Gun (for shrink tubing)

Crimpers

Wire Cutters (if crimpers can't cut wire)

Parts:

49 strand stainless steel cable - 6'+ (depending on desired leader length)

Double Barrel Crimp Sleeves

Lock Swivels - 200lb or higher

Swivels - 200lb or higher

Offset Circle Hook - 10/0 to 18/0 (depends on your size preference)

Shrink Tube - 6' or more depending on desired leader length (1/8" tube worked for me)

Assorted Beads - 2-8 pieces (which ever color you prefer)

Optional Tools and Parts:

Soldering Iron, Solder, and Flux (got my flux at Radioshack)

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles (used in loops)

Note: Shrink Tube is also optional

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All the photos are examples of what you could use.