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Title: Insulated flying line:
Post by: Dick Byron on February 22, 2007, 10:41:35 AM

I have just discovered that my source of insulated flying line will no longer ship 300 foot reels. They only have 30 foot, 100 foot and 1000 foot reels. I ordered a 1000 foot reel and will have a lot of extra wire available. It is .018 nylon covered, 60 lb test. I have already made 2 sets of flying wires but always wanted to have extra.
  I will make different lengths available in limited supply.

   E mail me for pricing for your needs.
   www.dickbyron.com

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: L0U CRANE on February 25, 2007, 02:29:41 PM

Just to clarify, Dick?

You cite 0.018". Is that the core or the outer diameter?

If it is the core diameter, what is the outer diameter?

Btw, thanks! It's good to know there's now a respected source for appropriate lengths of this line...

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: Dick Byron on February 25, 2007, 05:51:05 PM

Lew,
     The outside is .032, the cable is .018 7 strand, 60 lb test.

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: victorss on March 05, 2007, 07:55:45 PM

Surflon (American Fishing Wire Co.) makes insulated leader as follows:
45 lb. seven strand 303 stainless .018 wire dia and .028 total dia.
60 lb. seven strand 303 stainless .021 wire dia. and .032 total dia.

It is available in 100ft, 300 and 1000 ft. spools.
Vic Gearhart

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: Chris McMillin on March 05, 2007, 10:19:57 PM

Dang,
That's .004 less than the others.
Chris...

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: victorss on March 07, 2007, 07:12:41 AM

If there is any interest, 4fishen.com lists Surflon in 300 ft. rolls for 30, 45, 60 & 90 lbs.

Vic Gearhart

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: Dick Byron on March 07, 2007, 02:12:35 PM

Thanks Vic,
              I should have looked there too. I will have a lot of extra lines but someone will need some someday.

dick

Title: Re: Insulated flying line:
Post by: Bob Disharoon on March 07, 2007, 05:24:34 PM

I just put in the surflon lines as leadouts in a Ringmaster..they are so easy to work with..especially when needing a nonslip hold when crimping eyes, etc.