Bob,
Last November I was bit off by Sierra's several times at the wire/braid connection. I know the same thing happen to others at $20 to $40 per lure.
Apparently the fish see the the crimp or swivel and strike it.
Experimenting, I'm tying a seven strand 30lb. wire directly to 30lb. braid with a John Collins knot.
So far the connection seems strong enough, and is small to escape the Sierras' attention. I won't be back down there until June, so I'll toss this idea out there if others want to try it out.
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