Could I use dyneema to connect the gun and the bouy? Would it float like a PVC cable? What about dyneema as a shotting line? I'm thinking of getting dyneema all the way! Note: small fishes, shallow water. Please share your opinion! Good week!
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Dyneema floatline
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Yes you could. No, I wouldn't.
I do use dyneema as a belt reel line but it's always kept 'tight' and, never goes behind me.
Anyone who has used 2 wraps of dyneema shooting line will tell you, sure, it's quick, but it's LETHAL at tangling and, pulling tight into knots really fast.
So, sure, pass a dyneema core through some tubing, but trust me, you do NOT want collapsed dyneema floatline around your legs.
I do use dyneema as a belt reel line but it's always kept 'tight' and, never goes behind me.
Anyone who has used 2 wraps of dyneema shooting line will tell you, sure, it's quick, but it's LETHAL at tangling and, pulling tight into knots really fast.
So, sure, pass a dyneema core through some tubing, but trust me, you do NOT want collapsed dyneema floatline around your legs.
I guess I will use nylon for shooting line. As for float line I saw a guy using 5mm nylon! He said is pretty strong and floats well, but I'm not sure if will be better than pvc setup.
For float line try pvc tubing sealed at both ends , it works really well and floats up over obstructions as you move.
Its super strong and stretches if pulled by a large fish.
Never had a breakage. Hope it helps.
Its super strong and stretches if pulled by a large fish.
Never had a breakage. Hope it helps.
Just a quick info for those who are interested, I bought a 1.6mm nylon and boy, the line memory is intense, it's almost like a rigid iron cable. Didn't test it in water yet, but after rigging/re-rigging this effect is very notable. Maybe I'll test in the future with dyneema.
I wonder how monofilament diameter affects it's tangle and memory characteristics... Still need further tests! Have a great week!
I wonder how monofilament diameter affects it's tangle and memory characteristics... Still need further tests! Have a great week!
I was useing some pink line, and I was told to use transparent (at least for Med).
So I usenow 2 mil nylon. I had no pb with line's memory, but I have only 20m of line and I am store it in a coil, not on some dedicated device like you can buy for profile stores.
Test Dyneema, but it is very easely wrapping arround everything (read MyFish's previous post).
So I usenow 2 mil nylon. I had no pb with line's memory, but I have only 20m of line and I am store it in a coil, not on some dedicated device like you can buy for profile stores.
Test Dyneema, but it is very easely wrapping arround everything (read MyFish's previous post).
My 2 cents: I'd recommend against using nylon, which generally sinks & breaks down in UV, or Dyneema which is overkill for a floatline (doesn't it sink too?) & is, perhaps, an accident waiting to happen. Polyester rope/braid on the other hand (like Rob Allen's olive colored polyester float line, generic "Thai Green Curry" polyester rope or English-made polyester washing line rope - if you can find it) floats, has the right degree of stiffness and is generally a lot cheaper too.
Or aquarium tubing as already suggested above.
Or aquarium tubing as already suggested above.
My OMER buoy came with a pink 2 mil (approx) brayed polyester cord. So that must be the cheapest solution that works as an buoy attachment cord.
Interesting suggestion I heard after digging out a lilttle bit. Latex tubing (those used in medical), with two knots on extremes. I won't be aiming nothing big since I'm a beginner. Plastic tube was suggested also. Definitely, staying away from dyneema! Thanks guys!