Here is JP doing a great step by step of how to create excellent, biteproof traces for predator fishing.

The tips on how to get the exact length you want with zero waste (no trimming tag ends required) and also superstrong crimp joints are essential.

Whether fishing for pike using the heavier wire trace material; or for a supple lightweight trace for perch fishing (but will stand up to an attack from small to mediumsized "accidental" pike too) multistrand, braided titanium is a fantastic material to use.

It seems really expensive (and the initial outlay is certainly greater) compared to steel trace material. BUT, the big difference is in durability whether after a fish capture or especially when wrapped around a snag.

A steel trace just will not stand up to that (and will never lie straight again). With titanium, it is incredibly resistant to kinks to an almost amazing degree when compared to steel.

Check out John's threepass method to making the crimp grip super strong and enjoy the benefits of titanium pike traces.

N.B. This material is totally different from the single strand titanium wire which is much stiffer; and will totally change your lure's action (as well as being impossible to pass through the crimp three times.

Paul