Thanks for the suggestions. The boat skipper has go in touch and said the
wire coame from Veals so we will be getting in touch with them. I am also
paying Cambrian small boats a visit to see what they have got...

I was in Littlehampton today and visited Tropicana they have a very
impressive range of Game fishing rods (130lb class) as well as the full
range of International multipliers even the Monster ones at very impressive
prices biggest was £500 agains over £1000 list - Dear Santa....... - only
had wire to 250 lb though but did have hooks to 16/0 and beyond.....


"Sue & Jeri Drake" wrote in message
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Try Advanta Tackle, down at Verwood, they stock the wire, crimps and the
proper crimping pliers, as well as a superb range of very suitable hooks.

They will be at Southampton Boat Show, as well.

Try their web page:


www.advantaltd.com

Hope that helps.

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Sue & Jeri Drake
UK Shark Tagging Programme
http://www.ukshark.co.uk
"Peter Smith" wrote in message
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Anybody know where I can get hold of 400lb trace wire in the UK?.

I have been given a sample shark trace to copy and the wire(400lb) is
some
of the most flexible that I have ever seen. It appears to be stainless
steel
and is not nylon covered.

Off Sharking at the end of September and need to make up some traces,




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