krow wrote: My son got some similar. It's 4 strand. I find I cannot tie a good knot with it. If you do then it does test close to it's rated breaking strain. The only way I could prove this was to sleeve it with hollow. |
Catchelot wrote:
What I have found and practised to be successful is to double the line, tie a six wrap uni knot, snug it up slowly and neatly until tight and then finish off the tag end with up to ten half hitches in French whipping style and then trim the tail off. This works for me very well and I have not had a knot fail, slip or come undone under load or even when snagged or stuck on the bottom |
MightyBoosh wrote: Maybe one to avoid then. There are alternatives. 8 strand from Hooker Tackle comes in at twice the price, but still way cheaper than the big names. Having seen the quality of gear that Hooker produce, I doubt they sell absolute crap. |
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