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Atlas Mike's · Preserved & Artificial Bait
Atlas Mike's Magic Thread Spool, 2-Pack
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Style: 1 Spool W/Dispenser
- 1 Spool W/Dispenser
- 1 Spool not in Red W/ Dispenser
Color: Red W/ Dispenser
- Item weight
- 12
- Product dimensions
- 4.09 x 3.07 x 0.94 inches
Quick take
Elastic wrapping thread that secures salmon roe and soft baits to hooks without knots, making roe rigging faster and more reliable.
This is a single-strand thread used to hold bait sacs and soft baits in place on a hook. Three wraps around the stem, a firm pull, and three more wraps secure the sac with no knot to tie. It comes on a spool with a tangle-free dispenser in red, white, orange, pink and chartreuse. It suits trout, steelhead, salmon, catfish and other freshwater species.
Best for
- Tying roe sacs for salmon and steelhead
- Wrapping soft baits on hooks
- Keeping shrimp and crayfish on the hook
Skip if
- You use only artificial lures
- You prefer lead-core setup methods
Strengths
- No knots required; just wrap and pull tight
- Stretchy material holds baits without crushing them
- Also works as a bait saver to extend bait life on the hook
Trade-offs
- Elastic wears out with repeated casting
- Less durable than traditional knots in heavy current
- Takes practice to wrap at consistent tension
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
Specifications
| Type | bait wrapping thread |
|---|---|
| Count | 2 spools |
| Material | Elastic |
| Colors available | White, orange, pink, red, chartreuse |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Red, Red W/ DispenserThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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