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Old 09-07-2008, 02:44 PM
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Making loops to fly line

Making your own loops to your flyline is simple and will save you some cash.
Pictures of a selfmade loop and the tools you need.


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Hi tob1,

How about some directions on how to do it. It would be great if you show us photos on how to do it. Thanks for posting these pictures.

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Re: Making loops to fly line

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Hi tob1,

How about some directions on how to do it. It would be great if you show us photos on how to do it. Thanks for posting these pictures.

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Here is the directions - hope you understand the pictures.
Important in picture no 2 that you tap the end (so it got a bit open- loose ends) that should go innside the braided line .
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Re: Making loops to fly line

Here is a video demo how I do the loop.


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