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Shrink Tube

Started by Rabmax, January 16, 2012, 12:13:18 AM

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Rabmax

Hello i have done this with a 4wt & 5wt fly line
http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/loop4.htm
I want to Finnish them off with some shrink tubing.I have been looking at buying some carp shrink tube from Ebay.I have never used the stuff before what diameter tubing would i need to fit over a 4 & 5 wt Wildfisher fly line.Cheers  :D

Traditionalist

It's best not to use shrink tubing on those loops. it will cause hinging and cracking.  There is no need for any other finish than the aquaseal.

TL
MC

Rabmax

I am sure i have some aquaseal in the freezer.Cheers mike

Ferg

I just strip the outer between my fingernails and then use a needle and waxed thread to sew and whip the tag end to form the loop, works fine, have used it for pike as well as trout without any problems  :)

Rabmax

Wild Fisher lines work ok with this method. http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/loop4.htm
But tried another line & the inner braid was so tight the tag end wouldn't pull through the middle.Ended up using a Minicon as i never thought about using a needle and waxed thread to sew and whip the tag end to form the loop.Good tip for the future Ferg. Cheers :D

Traditionalist

There are lines with very dense or solid cores which of course wont work with that method.  For a quick setup on the water I just strip the outer coating, ( a butane lighter will soften it), for a few inches, form a loop and tie a simple overhand knot in the loop.   It is best to treat this with some form of waterproof and flexible glue if you want to use it long term.  I have never had one fail.

Simple overhand;

http://www.netplaces.com/knots/tying-loops/overhand-loop.htm

If you are worried you can use a double overhand loop;

http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/how-to/Coarse-fishing-advice/Fishing-Knots/Overhand-loop-/

TL
MC

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