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Post by frosty on Sept 16, 2012 21:36:49 GMT
just been checking out some pike trace wire,has anybody used AFW surflon micro supreme? its expensive but looks good stuff? thanks if you can advise
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Post by Daz on Sept 17, 2012 5:59:30 GMT
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Post by frosty on Sept 17, 2012 16:16:58 GMT
thanks daz
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Post by Daz on Sept 17, 2012 16:33:14 GMT
Authanic Wire is a coated braid by the way and is very limp compared to wire trace
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Post by fenboystu on Sept 17, 2012 17:58:34 GMT
I use fox carboflex its not the most flexible but i have never found it to be a problem for pike i always check for kinks before recasting as even the slightest kink severly weakens the strongest wire and could cost you dearly.
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mel
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Post by mel on Sept 17, 2012 18:47:20 GMT
i buy mine.
cant be arsed to make stuff, no patience whatsoever.
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Post by fenboystu on Sept 17, 2012 18:54:17 GMT
I can see where your coming from mel but it is satisfying catching on stuff you make,I have even made my own pike floats not what you`d expect but suit the purpose i made them for ;D
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Post by Izzetafox on Sept 17, 2012 19:15:12 GMT
I have some of the knot 2 kinky wire it is wierd stuff. You cannot tie proper knots and it has about 1/2 inch of stretch on impact. Very kink resistant.
Terry
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Post by Daz on Sept 18, 2012 5:02:26 GMT
I have some of the knot 2 kinky wire it is wierd stuff. You cannot tie proper knots and it has about 1/2 inch of stretch on impact. Very kink resistant. Terry can crimps be used ? |
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Post by Izzetafox on Sept 18, 2012 5:14:15 GMT
Nope you have to used a knot but it seems really loose. I have made spinning traces and never had one undo.
I will try and sort them out Daz.
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Post by frosty on Sept 18, 2012 20:23:10 GMT
Nope you have to used a knot but it seems really loose. I have made spinning traces and never had one undo. I will try and sort them out Daz. any chance of a link showing the proper knot to tie coated wire please? would the knot be like the rapala loop knot? many thanks |
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Post by Daz on Sept 19, 2012 5:07:59 GMT
Nope you have to used a knot but it seems really loose. I have made spinning traces and never had one undo. I will try and sort them out Daz. any chance of a link showing the proper knot to tie coated wire please? would the knot be like the rapala loop knot? many thanks this is whats on the box for the stuff ive got but im finding it a bit weird to use   |
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Post by Izzetafox on Sept 19, 2012 5:12:53 GMT
The wierd thing is the tag end that sticks out, it just seems wrong and does snag bits of weed. I did consider using some thin shrink tube to try and cover the knot but never got around to it.
Terry
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Post by earthdog on Jun 29, 2013 21:52:39 GMT
I just use a knotless knot as you would when tying a hair rig. Then just push a rig sleeve over the shank to keep it tidy, works for me and I've not had one fail yet.
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