heavy fluorocarbon leaders

Crimp

This is what I use for everything 50lb and heavier. Never had a problem and locks down tight. 
 
[tube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfYSkpu8AKk[/tube]

D-
 
This is what I have been doing for the most part, minus the ccg.  I used heavy leather gloves on the line side to pull it tight, pliers on the swivels.  I can just picture that line slicing me to the bone.  I have used that bead-a-lon wire before, which may or may not be the same as the knot-able stuff, but it is also a little bit of a b*tch to tie with.  Like I said, I haven't had one fail yet, but they always look a little suspicious.  I would just hate to see one fail when I need it the most.  I have bought the eagle claw wire leaders before, but they are so shiny, the fly looks like a blinged out narwhal coming through the water.
 
Tim-
 
I like the video, I am going to give them a try, it looks pretty simple.
 
MM & FG-
 
Crimping was going to be my last resort.  I assume you both have some experience in this.  I have read online about it on some saltwater forums, but I am beyond ignorant when it comes to this kind of thing.  The double barrel crimps are pretty cheap in themselves, but would I need to invest in special crimpers?  Would my electrician crimpers work?  A lot of the saltwater guys suggest knot AND crimp.  Probably an equal amount of anti crimping guys claim that inexperienced crimpers (ME) weaken the line/wire too much by crimping too hard, or they leave them too loose and they slip.  Do you guys have any pictures or personal suggestions you would like to share?

MM-
 
Yeah, for musky fishing.  It isn't like I am a guide or anything and blow through five a day, but I want to make a few extras, and maybe do a couple sizes/styles.  Stealth makes them, but they are kind of pricey, and I kind of just want to make them myself.
 
I am probably going to give all these options a go to be honest.  The knots I tie weigh on my mind when I fish because they all look kind of crappy.  I haven't lost one due to a bad knot(lets not talk about hooksets).  I just wanted to ask you guys, to see what you do.  I was actually really hoping you would reply, I know you target heavy fish, in turn, would know about heavy line termination.
 
Post some shark pics when you get a chance.

Thinking back, I suggested crimps because that's the conclusion my dad came to for his shark rigs after a bunch of research. I fished with a tarpon guide last year (my dad's neighbor) that said he uses a uni knot (100lb leader to hook) exclusively. I can attest to its strength, as I straightened a7/0 hook on a fish. From personal experience, I use a Palomar for my flathead leaders, but they dont go over 60lb test. I find it the easiest to get tight, and they seem to stay tight.

D-nymph
 
 
Don't listen to Raz, use knot-able wire for musky.  haha

check the scoreboard.

I made mine with few feet of 50# then a foot of 20# for a break and 18-20in of rio tie wire I just twisted it and hit it with a lighter its crazy strong I was skeptical about just that but it didn't break can use heat shrink tube over it as well

How does musky taste?

tippecanoe

eggsacks4life
How does musky taste?

Like a raw alien spleen. 

how would you know what raw alien spleen tasted like?  have you been abducted? 

GJR-
One night camping alone in Maryland...
 
ES4L-
The old moldy stillheads have a blue cheese thing going for them.  Don't knock it dawg.