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Post by kingfisher on Jan 31, 2010 17:01:19 GMT
A fellow scribe remarked that he did not like the large loop that you get with SH running lines. We all know that this loop helps to speed up the connection by allowing the whole head to be passed through this large loop. However he didn't feel comfortable with this loop at large in the water and would have liked a smaller loop.
My fix to this "problem" is simple, all you have to do is thread two small lengths of rubber tubing, similar to that used on tube/hooks over the end of the loop pushing these all the way back to allow you to put the SH head through the loop. Then just slide the two rubber tube sections back towards the loop end. One half way along the large loop and the other near to the end to close of the loop to your satisfaction. Simples.
Unless anyone can see a problem with this, I will be trying this out over the coming few trips and will let you all know how it goes. If anyone is unsre of what I am trying to say, I can post a picture.
kf
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Post by perthshirefisher on Jan 31, 2010 17:12:44 GMT
I get what your meaning Kenny, only problem i could see is it possibley moving while fishing/casting??? Can i see pic of it  |
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Post by weefrankie on Jan 31, 2010 18:07:12 GMT
Kenny use large loop all the time it passes through rings easier and collapses or flattens better than small loop
small tight loop more rigid and springy than large loop
yension on line when casting and in water causes large loop to close more easily
sleeves will cause more problems when you may have fish on and half head in and fish runs,lowering rod quickly may stop sleeve over loop jamming in rings,or small springy loop catching
Sleeves are so thin, they would never catch WF. But take your point mate, this is why I posted on here to see what the potential problems could be. cheers.
kf
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Post by kingfisher on Jan 31, 2010 19:20:51 GMT
A fellow scribe remarked that he did not like the large loop that you get with SH running lines. We all know that this loop helps to speed up the connection by allowing the whole head to be passed through this large loop. However he didn't feel comfortable with this loop at large in the water and would have liked a smaller loop. My fix to this "problem" is simple, all you have to do is thread two small lengths of rubber tubing, similar to that used on tube/hooks over the end of the loop pushing these all the way back to allow you to put the SH head through the loop. Then just slide the two rubber tube sections back towards the loop end. One half way along the large loop and the other near to the end to close of the loop to your satisfaction. Simples. 1st Picture ready with tubes on awaiting SH being threaded through loop:  2nd Picture with the tight rubber sections in place.  Might save it getting hooked up when fishing?- who knows. Unless anyone can see a problem with this, I will be trying this out over the coming few trips and will let you all know how it goes. If anyone is unsure of what I am trying to say, I can post a picture. kf |
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Post by kingfisher on Jan 31, 2010 19:22:08 GMT
I get what your meaning Kenny, only problem i could see is it possibley moving while fishing/casting??? Can i see pic of it Thats a possibility, but use the tight rubber stops as used for the tops of floats, and they should stay put, but time and trial will tell I suppose? |
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Post by madkeen on Jan 31, 2010 19:23:47 GMT
Kenny if you want a small loop on your running line I would just cut the big one off and heat weld one that your happy with.
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Post by kingfisher on Jan 31, 2010 19:26:26 GMT
Kenny if you want a small loop on your running line I would just cut the big one off and heat weld one that your happy with. Aye of course, but this way you may, just may have the best of both worlds???  |
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