shakespeare rods ugly stik Inshore Select Spinning Rod Ugly Stik has designed this Series specifically for catfish Ugly Stik Carbon Salmon Steelhead

There are of course great tools commercially available specifically for melting and pouring lead for lure making and other hobbies

Otherwise, a very strong and quick knot to tie the video below shows how to tie the infamous Palomar Knot: Note: Strength test results are shown below

Thanks to member norcaltroutbum of the Classic Fly Rod Forum for initially sharing a report about this rod, which I (quashnet) eventually acquired

The result is an extremely smooth and supple line, finer in diameter than most equivalent braid tests, it also breaks accurately at its rated breaking strength, a must for those seeking record fish