Westin Single Crimps

When targeting hard-hitting predators like pike, large eels, or heavy saltwater species, your entire setup is only as strong as its weakest connection. The Westin Single Crimps are engineered specifically for serious anglers who demand absolute security, reliability, and precision when building their own wire traces, heavy mono leaders, or fluorocarbon rigs.

Crafted from premium, high-grade marine brass, these single crimps offer exceptional structural strength under extreme pressure and won’t split or crack when compressed with standard crimping pliers. Unlike inferior aluminum options, brass provides superior, long-lasting corrosion resistance in both harsh saltwater and freshwater environments. Finished in a slick, stealthy Black Nickel coating, they eliminate underwater glare and reflections, ensuring your rig presentations remain completely natural and hidden from sharp-eyed predators. Available in five precise internal diameters ranging from 0.8mm to 1.6mm, these crimps allow you to perfectly match your terminal tackle to your exact line thickness.

Technical Specifications

Gerry’s Pro Tip:

Matching your crimp size to your line diameter is critical to prevent slipping or cutting. As a golden rule, your crimp’s internal diameter should be just slightly larger than double the diameter of your rigging material (to allow the line to pass through, loop around the swivel, and pass back through). For example, if you are rigging with 0.60mm fluorocarbon, a 1.2mm crimp is your perfect match. Always use a dedicated, cup-to-cup crimping tool rather than flat pliers to ensure a smooth, rounded compression that won’t damage the line inside the barrel!

Where & When to Use

• Pike & Predator Wire Traces: Ideal for securing multi-strand wire traces (like 7-strand or 49-strand titanium and stainless steel wires) to high-quality swivels and snaps without losing knot strength.

• Heavy Fluorocarbon Leaders: The perfect choice when assembling heavy-duty fluorocarbon leaders for lure fishing, where standard knots become too bulky, unmanageable, or prone to slipping under a heavy hookset.

• Saltwater Rig Building: Thanks to the brass construction and anti-corrosive Black Nickel finish, these are excellent for building clean, streamlined sea fishing rigs, shore traces, and boat boat rigs that need to withstand salt corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose brass crimps over aluminum or copper ones?

Brass offers the ultimate balance of strength and corrosion resistance. It is much harder than aluminum, meaning it won’t distort or yield under the massive pressure of a big fish. Additionally, brass does not cause the same galvanic corrosion issues when paired with steel wire or saltwater as some other metals do.

Can I use standard flat-nosed pliers to crush these crimps?

We highly recommend against it. Flat pliers crush the tube unevenly, creating sharp edges that can easily cut into your mono, fluoro, or wire, drastically reducing its breaking strain. Using a proper cup-to-cup rigging tool ensures a neat, uniform squeeze that locks the line perfectly in place without stress points.

What size do I need for my wire or line?

You need to calculate the diameter of two strands of your chosen rigging material plus a tiny bit of breathing room.

• 0.8mm to 1.0mm sizes are generally ideal for standard wire traces and light-to-medium fluorocarbon leaders.

• 1.2mm to 1.6mm sizes are perfectly suited for heavy-duty predator leaders, thick sea fishing mono, and specimen fluorocarbons.