It’s time for some Pike Fishing! And these are just some terminal tackle items you might need to construct your own deadbait traces – 7-Strand Wire, E-Sox Extra Strong Trebles, Slim Crimps and a crimping tool – photo by kind courtesy of Gary Newman.
The advantage of constructing your own deadbait traces are that not only can you make it from the exact materials / hook size & combination you choose, but it can also be tailored in terms of length and hook position to the type and size of bait you choose. Many anglers like to make them up in the particular way they feel most happy with, and thus are not having to rely on a trace constructed by someone else!