What knots to use on braided line?
67865
From what I've personally used, as well as what I've read it is recommended to use a polymer or a double polymer knot.
67866
Wetting the lines when pulling the knot tight, lubricates the line and allows it to slide and pull up tighter and easier!!!If you are having problems with early weakness..look at your line guides!!! If you have used mono before the power pro. the mono will have cut small groves in the guides, which will easily tear up the braid, but not be very visable!!!! It is suggested to run a cotton swab around your guides and the cotton will catch in the minute groves cut by the mono....Changing guides is much cheaper than repeatdly changing the braid!!!
67867
I use the same knots as I do with monofilament, I just double up on the wraps to account for the slipperiness of the braid (eg 12-14 wraps for an improved clinch knot). Never had an issue.
1276180
I only used staples and braid nails. Those worked perfectly in this tool. Just oil often
1136144
Yes, my son uses Power Pro braided line for bass fishing all the time. He also uses is for sea bass fishing.
1019446
I'm not sure what you mean by braider. It comes with the loom, hook and rubber bands. My daughter has found it easier to make them using just her fingers. I would recommend just buying the rubber bands and going on line or having a friend show how to make them without the loom
2247249
I haven't had to tighten mine yet, but I think I could loosen the knot at the end of one of the lines and tighten then re-knot the line. I really enjoy using this unit. It's not as stable as one that are cemented in the ground, but I like that I can dismantle and store when not in use. Good luck if you do need to tighten the lines.
434833
Try liquid fabric softener in a spray bottle. You will have to cut the frayed ends off, but if you can comb the knots down to the end, you can just cut them off. That's what I ended up doing. Twice. I immediately braided her hair to try to keep it from tangling for a while. That lasted for a few months. Now it's down again and I predict another haircut for our Rapunzel. Such a disappointment. Good luck!
1796265
Not sure what a hollow braid is, but this rope has a cottony inside strip of padding. It worked OK for tying objects down to the rail of my boat, but I wouldn't trust it for weight bearing or mooring.
1493991
Yes, but I have not chosen to use this piece of equipment that was supplied with this kit. I am using woolen fabric and like a curved large-eyed needle better for stitching/lacing the braids together. The illustrations and steps suggested in the booklet are very good and when followed, gives the participant confidence to do it successfully. I am glad I ordered this kit and have shared it with several people, even to demonstrating the use at a fiber retreat last October. Thanks. Lee Bates
1124291
You can use real chain or velvet ropes. I strongly recommend you use sand in lieu of water in the bases. You can purchase hooks at any hardware store or home center for the chain or velvet ropes.
1755755
Keep in mind you trade off test for diameter, mono vs braid,Fluoro. Fill 1/3 to 2/3 with decent mono of whatever test. Finish with braid or flouro, leader as needed. You can get a lot of braid on most reels. More than you need.
1126324
I only use mono and fluoro but can tell you the cutting edge is very sharp and serrated so should be able to cut braid.
2159927
I have used it with braided line and it worked fine using 6 lbs. I just didn't need all the strength for what I fish for. With 10 lbs flora carbon I caught a 42" northern with this reel with no issues at all.
2073430
Sure. Use mono backing (a LOT of mono backing or it would cost a fortune to spool with with braid). One of mine has 25lb mono, the other, 40lb braid with 40lb mono backing.
983230
I don't know about 100# braid. I am using 50# braid and all is well. I have several different Penn reels (Jigmaster & Senator. etc.) that I will be using but any type of conventional/baitcasting reel should work. Good fishing and tight lines!
2802
I'm sure if you braided several equal length brands together to make a rope it would work more comfortably than one single strand; though the single strand would hold your weight at cost of comfort - which could result in a fall. Thick Knots on a single strand would be okay for climbing or lowering short distances.
17016
I hemmed mine and put a small cable for free style sail hanging. When cut it doesn't unravel but it leaves a rough edge. I also staple it to a trim board an rolled it once then screwed it to the eave of the house.
3561
I have no issues with the knots. They only needed tightening out of the box and then I forgot about them.