Haywire Twist

Haywire Twists are handy to use on dead bait that is to be trolled. The usage of wire infers that the species of fish being sought is either of a large nature, or has teeth that would normally bite through monofilament line.

This is one of the most commonly used methods for linking solid wire leader to any connecting ring. The number of wraps and the two different kinds of wraps in the Haywire Twist are absolutely necessary to keep the wire from pulling apart.

Twist the strands together. Keeping the wire tight, bend the loose end around the main strand. Twist or Cut the excess off.