MAKE A CRIMP

Crimping monofilament should be a science, but it’s more an art. Neither line diameters nor sleeve sizes are calibrated. It’s touch-and-fit, matching a crimping sleeve to the line. Once you find the right fit, determine which slot in the crimping press squeezes the crimp the tightest without damaging the line inside. Good crimps sit just inboard of the sleeve end, with the end of the sleeve slightly flared outward to prevent the edge of the sleeve from pressing into the line.