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Offline Jerry Bohn

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Flying Lines?
« on: September 14, 2007, 08:11:29 AM »
I am going to fly a Blackhawk  "Stunt Trainer" w/Cox Baby Bee .049 35' lines and wish to know about substituting wire cable or dacon lines with Spider Wire fishing line. Seems to have great strength and no streach. Only major question is what weight Spider Wire should be used as I could not find specs on dacon flying lines as far as weight rating.
Perhaps I am barking up the wrong tree, but I have spider wire on hand but also wasn't sure if I should use it.
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2007, 08:57:30 AM »
I use 14 lb., I think it says something like "8 lb. diameter, 14 lb. test" or some similarly silly thing.  Pkg calls it "fusion", not sure what that means.  I use it up to 52' for .061-powered stunters, 42' for 75mph combat wings, also .061-powered.

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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2007, 10:45:16 PM »
I'm using Spiderwire   "Stealth"  braided line.  20lb test at 6lb diameter.  I can't really say how it compares to other currently available products, but compared to the old stretchy nylon and dacoron its "the bomb."  I like it so much I'm considering using it for fishing.
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2007, 10:55:24 PM »
Hey High Flying Guy,

Dont forget to use the palomar knot!

http://www.fish4fun.com/palomarknot.htm

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Tight lines,

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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2007, 08:08:58 AM »
Yes...thanks Tom.  Standard overhand knot WILL slip. A couple different "fisherman's knots" will work; Palomar seems simplest to me.

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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2007, 10:21:21 AM »
Tom, Gotcha on the knots. I'm a old Bass fisherman and fly fisherman. I have always used surgons knots for fishing but polomar looks better to me, also I may use it next time fishing, easy enough.
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2007, 04:27:51 AM »
I'm using Spiderwire   "Stealth"  braided line.  20lb test at 6lb diameter.  I can't really say how it compares to other currently available products, but compared to the old stretchy nylon and dacoron its "the bomb."  I like it so much I'm considering using it for fishing.

I've found the Spiderwire fairly abrasive and wold not reccomend it be used with metal line guides on your fishing pole.  Seems OK with ceramic or agate guides though.  Since it dosn't streach like the monofiliment lines it take some getting used to as far as setting the hook.   y1
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2007, 11:27:24 AM »
Tom, Thanks for the warning, I only used it a short while and only fly fish now. It's leftover from a several years ago. I keep it around for projects that need strong string. Used it and epoxy to bind the fittings on a carbon fiber push rod, seemed to work OK.
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2017, 02:13:31 PM »

  What seems to be the best way to get the lines in equal length?
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2017, 05:09:28 PM »
Practice tying the knot. LL~ LL~ LL~  I have been watching the videos hoping to get an idea.   I guess bet bet is to get as close as you can and use a clip making tool for different lengths. D>K
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Re: Flying Lines?
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2017, 05:28:21 PM »
  What seems to be the best way to get the lines in equal length?

This seems like the biggest hurdle to using the Spectra lines.
One "solution is to use a handle that has the sliding wire.
I figure that you are gaining so much on the lack of play using the Spectra, a little flex in the handle cable won't kill you.
A mini hard point handle with mini differing clips would be GREAT.
Or, if the line spread is acceptable, one of the combat handles with the thumbscrew for "on-the-fly" adjustments.

So many options, I guess just get them as close as possible and then use any of the above solutions.
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