Hi Guy's,
I have 100lb solid power pro that I want to splice to hollow 80lb Cortland (Thanks bill 19803)and then 80lb Stren that will go into the hollow.How far should the solid be inserted into the hollow and how far should the mono go into the hollow.Also what strength braid should be used for the serve.Don't have a bowsting server just a fly tying bobbin.Would half hitches be better? And how long should the serves be?
Thanks Scott.
i go 5 feet!
Dang!
I can't findd the tutorial?
I usually go 4-7 feet depending on how easy it is going through. Even with the threading needles it sometimes balks. It has to be fun. When it feels like work I stop as soon as possible. Dominick
Thanks Guy's.Have tried and have no problem inserting braid or mono.Was lucky that some old needles I had for making wind-on leaders actually fit.winning.
Over the weekend spooled the new reel and done the splice's with no problems.Inserted the mono and solid braid both 5ft.Finished off with 2 inches of half hitches with 30lb braid that went translucent after being pulled tight.My hands still hurt.Thanks to those that gave advise.
Scott if you use emery paper to put a ball nose on end of your plastic material and them polish it with finger nail polishing block from drugstore you can insert plastic into braid without needles. this lets you use bigger plastic in the setup. works well avoids the cost of needles and you can actually get bigger plastic into braid.100 lb mono or floro into 80 lb braid will be sending some more 80 lb same as other when i get a chance.Then you can play a bit without worrying about running out
I have tested down to 2' but 3'-5' is what I do.
I favour a 4-6 inch splice with super glue for mono/fluoro. 12-18 inch splice with super glue for solid/hollow braid splice. Also for joining fly lines/leader/backing.
The type of ca is important - I've found that it has to be flexible so I use Insta-Flex from Bob Smith Industries. Check YouTube there are several how-to vids.
Most important thing to do is *test* your result with cyclic loads (simulating a fight). Without pre-stretching the leader you usually get a lot of "creep" and a long insert is necessary.
Very few really tie a windon that is Cow worthy without a tying jig.
Quote from: johndtuttle on January 18, 1970, 03:51:30 AM
Very few really tie a windon that is Cow worthy without a tying jig.
Yup.
Solid braid to hollow braid, 1" then serve with same solid braid up and back down.
Hollow to fluorocarbon or mono, 3'. Stretch fluoro/mono then serve while stretch then relax after serving.