pnc
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Been told over time connecting gel-spun line to monofilament is tricky. Gel-spun being pretty slick. Learned a simple knot thats worked as long as I can remember. Until today. Did solve problem. But lead me to think of what others might do for such a connection.
Started with bimini loops in both gel-spun & mono. Temporary insanity had me thinking just loop together. Of course gel-spun would slip. It did. Ok, remembered gel-spun, needs different connect. Wrapped loop around mono 7 times put end of mono through loop. Wet, pulled tight, looked good, then mono slid through under pressure. 4 more times & I sat looking at my dismay for 5 mins. Envisioned every knot slipping. Tried Albright, used gel-spun loop to tie onto mono loop. It held, held under pressure. UV knot sense, and I hung it outside.
For those wondering why. I was putting a shock absorber, so to speak. On a reel to be used for friends intro to tarpon this coming year.
......... pc
Started with bimini loops in both gel-spun & mono. Temporary insanity had me thinking just loop together. Of course gel-spun would slip. It did. Ok, remembered gel-spun, needs different connect. Wrapped loop around mono 7 times put end of mono through loop. Wet, pulled tight, looked good, then mono slid through under pressure. 4 more times & I sat looking at my dismay for 5 mins. Envisioned every knot slipping. Tried Albright, used gel-spun loop to tie onto mono loop. It held, held under pressure. UV knot sense, and I hung it outside.
For those wondering why. I was putting a shock absorber, so to speak. On a reel to be used for friends intro to tarpon this coming year.
......... pc