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6 FT WIRE & MONO SHARK FISHING LEADER (2 PACK) These 2-piece shark fishing bottom rigs are made with: - 16/0 Mustad circle hook, non-stainless steel, inline (nor-tempered 2X wire) - 2 ft. (24 inches)- 275 lb. black nylon coated wire section (49 strand stainless steel) - 1.6 mm x 14 mm copper double barrel crimps on wire section; protected with red, dual-walled, marine grade, heat shrink tubing - 4 ft. (48 inches)- 300 lb. clear monofilament section with clear anti-chafe loop protectors - 2.0 mm x 18 mm aluminum double oval crimps on mono section - 225 lb. brass/stainless steel snap swivel on mono section for surf weight attachment (weight not included) - 12 red beads on mono section; the number of beads is useful when landing sharks close to shore; you can grab the leader by the beads to prevent breaking your mainline and cutting your hands on crimp edges - 350 lb. brass barrel swivels connect the wire and mono sections; the mono section ends with another terminal swivel (also 350 lb. test) that you can tie directly to your mainline or use a snap swivel connection These shark fishing leaders are handmade, 6 feet long, and built to cast while wading in shallow water or from shore. Depending on casting style, bait size, and/or surf weight size, the use of a shock leader may be optimal. Alternatively, you can deploy these leaders with a kayak. These are bottom rigs built for passive fishing. They are also known as sliding rigs, which allow a feeding shark to swim with your bait a short distance before feeling the resistance from the surf weight. Just add a surf weight of your choice to compliment fishing/beach conditions. The build of these leaders can potentially help you land sharks up to 6 feet in length. Blacktip sharks in the 5 foot range are super fun with a spinning reel setup, but this rig can handle bull sharks of similar size. Either cut or live bait will work great with these rigs. These are tied using leader material that I trust and have used myself for years. I have been making my own fishing leaders since 2007 and have never experienced a broken leader or failed crimp connection. I use a Jenkai crimping tool for all crimp connections. Each leader is coiled and packaged individually into 9X9 inch bags before being padded and shipped in a 10X10X2 inch box. This bottom rig model is legal/compliant for Texas shark fishing. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Key terms: shark fishing leader, bottom rig, handmade