04-07-06, 06:31 PM | #1 |
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Help with Braided line
ok so i went out and bought some braided line yesterday from my local store. it got some good reviews on this site so i thought id check it out.
the problem i came across was that after a few catches, the line became frayed and untwisted. it looked like a bunch of little strings tied to my lure. what am i doing wrong and why is it coming apart. pleace help me out |
04-07-06, 07:05 PM | #2 |
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As long as the fraying has occurred above the knot on the loose end you donīt need to worry.
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04-07-06, 09:25 PM | #3 |
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What Brand of braid did you buy. There are lot's of shall we say, less than good brands. And some are more durable than others. Also were you using a bait that will twist the line, IE a fluke, or weightless worm?
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you better check your rod tip and guides.
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On this note for those that dont know how to check out there guides to see if they are worn cracked or whatever. Take a cotten ball and roll it between your fingers and pull it through the guide. After doing this check inspect each guide to see if any of the cotton fibers where left behind. Make sure that the cotton fibers are being held buy the insert in the guide and that you didnt get it hung up on the guide frame itself. If you show no signs of wear sounds like you got a bad spool of line and better remove it.
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if you are talking about the tag end of the knot that always happens.this is why you should superglue the knot.
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i had the same thing happen to me but i found out the top guide on the rod was chipped
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Sometimes I'll use a small lighter to fuse the tag end of the braid.
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04-08-06, 03:35 PM | #9 |
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I put a drop of glue on my knot and use a lighter to melt the line together so the tag end doesn't fray.
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i clip mine tight to the knot and have not had any fray problems
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line clippers and scissors are the way to go
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