· #1 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post So i have decided to make some DIY tubes. I have found everything I need EXCEPT FOR THE WIRE! I am having trouble finding durable wire over the length of 15". I have done my research on the inter-webs with no luck but Ryan from Fishing CC had a pretty good video on youtube. Any suggestions fellas? 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #2 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post I bought a tube from Otter with light springy wire that couldn't be formed into a nice helix, so I replaced it with some 1/16 stainless wire I had. That wire was spring tempered, so I annealed it and it was fine. These 0.050 McMaster wires should work for you, 35' for $7, $16 for more corrosion resistant stainless. 92705K16 8860K16 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #3 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post I think we used 40# monel. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #4 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 16 mins ago, gellfex said: I bought a tube from Otter with light springy wire that couldn't be formed into a nice helix, so I replaced it with some 1/16 stainless wire I had. That wire was spring tempered, so I annealed it and it was fine. These 0.050 McMaster wires should work for you, 35' for $7, $16 for more corrosion resistant stainless. 92705K16 8860K16 Helix? Damn, how long of a tube are you running? 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #5 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 1 min ago, drmevo said: Helix? Damn, how long of a tube are you running? Do you not bend yours in a long helix so it undulates? Every instructional I've ever seen says to. The Otter one simply sprung into a circle no matter what you did. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #6 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 42 mins ago, gellfex said: I bought a tube from Otter with light springy wire that couldn't be formed into a nice helix, so I replaced it with some 1/16 stainless wire I had. That wire was spring tempered, so I annealed it and it was fine. These 0.050 McMaster wires should work for you, 35' for $7, $16 for more corrosion resistant stainless. 92705K16 8860K16 Awesome thanks for the good word- it is tough trying to converge something not made for fishing into something made for fishing..... i pulled the trigger on Stainless Steel Wire (316L) 1.2 MM - 25 Ft, Coil ( Wire Wrapping Craft Wire ) due to cabin fever so I hope it works. Do you just tie your wire end or do you use a crimp sleeve of some sort? 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #7 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 1 min ago, MoreLunkers said: Awesome thanks for the good word- it is tough trying to converge something not made for fishing into something made for fishing..... i pulled the trigger on Stainless Steel Wire (316L) 1.2 MM - 25 Ft, Coil ( Wire Wrapping Craft Wire ) due to cabin fever so I hope it works. Do you just tie your wire end or do you use a crimp sleeve of some sort? I think I bent and twisted it. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #8 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 55 mins ago, gellfex said: Do you not bend yours in a long helix so it undulates? Every instructional I've ever seen says to. The Otter one simply sprung into a circle no matter what you did. No, my 15" tubes are basically shaped like this ( and longer might have an additional bend but definitely not a helix. Not saying it wouldn't work, I just haven't seen it before is all. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #9 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 3 mins ago, drmevo said: No, my 15" tubes are basically shaped like this ( and longer might have an additional bend but definitely not a helix. Not saying it wouldn't work, I just haven't seen it before is all. Umm, like what? The circle I mentioned? I'm talking about like these shapes below. That Otter tube would simply spring into a circle, the wire was not strong enough to overcome the natural shape of the tube. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #10 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 5 mins ago, gellfex said: Umm, like what? The circle I mentioned? I'm talking about like these shapes below. That Otter tube would simply spring into a circle, the wire was not strong enough to overcome the natural shape of the tube. Shaped like a single parenthesis is what I meant. I see what you mean now, I was picturing a longer length of helical tubing, like a several or more coils of a stretched spring. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #11 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post those are some curvy looking tubes. reminds me of a girl I used to know..... 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #12 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 4 mins ago, MoreLunkers said: those are some curvy looking tubes. reminds me of a girl I used to know..... You may have been in quarantine too long! 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #13 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 1 hour ago, gellfex said: You may have been in quarantine too long! I think we all have unfortunately lol 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #14 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 2 hours ago, MoreLunkers said: Awesome thanks for the good word- it is tough trying to converge something not made for fishing into something made for fishing..... i pulled the trigger on Stainless Steel Wire (316L) 1.2 MM - 25 Ft, Coil ( Wire Wrapping Craft Wire ) due to cabin fever so I hope it works. Do you just tie your wire end or do you use a crimp sleeve of some sort? Haywire twist. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #15 Posted April 23, 2020 · Report post 4 mins ago, JimW said: Haywire twist. Haywire twist it is. Thanks man 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
