Dacron Loops

Fishalways · 01-20-2007, 08:48 PM

A few guys have mentioned they use dacron loops for assorted reasons on their lines.

Can anyone give a good lesson on making them?
what is the smallest line they can be used on, i.e. 20# 50# etc?

I think they would fit really well for my riggers as well as my sword rods.

Thanks

Fishalways · 01-24-2007, 03:06 PM

Wow

Not one reply.

Guess no one is using dacron loops anymore.

quack quack · 01-24-2007, 04:45 PM

It is easier to just use heavy wax line for loops.Just whip either ends leaving desired length in middle for loop.

Fishalways · 01-24-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

It is easier to just use heavy wax line for loops.Just whip either ends leaving desired length in middle for loop.

Problem is, I've had lines cut by the wax line, no matter how I tied it.
Just want to try with somthing less risky.

quack quack · 01-24-2007, 04:52 PM

I have never had that happen.to put on dac loop cut a 8 or 10in piece of dacron slip mainline through dacron till desired mark met then whip with wax thread on ends.

freezorburn · 01-24-2007, 05:40 PM

Wax line.

I never had a cut off becuase of it??? kock on wood. I would think dacron would be a better chance for cut off or slipping.

Lott'sa time I'll just use the rubber band method.

If you learn a good dacron techique teach me it!

Thumper235 · 01-24-2007, 06:38 PM

I have used both dacron and wax. I find the dacron works great and lasts longer..

freezorburn · 01-25-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper235

I have used both dacron and wax. I find the dacron works great and lasts longer..

How do you do it?

1) Slide the dacron all the way up the line to your depth mark
2) Then Wax line the fraid ends down and glue. Like a Wind on leader.

thats the only way I could see it being done.

Edited
Never mind I just read Quacks post.

DORADOsteve · 01-25-2007, 02:45 PM

Gudebrod used to enclose a "How to Booklet" along with their line.

I will try to round one up.

01-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fishalways Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Boat: 206 Kencraft Best Catch: 450# Blue Marlin, Walkers Cay Posts: 632	Dacron Loops A few guys have mentioned they use dacron loops for assorted reasons on their lines. Can anyone give a good lesson on making them? what is the smallest line they can be used on, i.e. 20# 50# etc? I think they would fit really well for my riggers as well as my sword rods. Thanks __________________ I am an atheist.

01-24-2007, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fishalways Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Boat: 206 Kencraft Best Catch: 450# Blue Marlin, Walkers Cay Posts: 632	Wow Not one reply. Guess no one is using dacron loops anymore. __________________ I am an atheist.

01-24-2007, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,977	It is easier to just use heavy wax line for loops.Just whip either ends leaving desired length in middle for loop. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-24-2007, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,977	I have never had that happen.to put on dac loop cut a 8 or 10in piece of dacron slip mainline through dacron till desired mark met then whip with wax thread on ends. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-24-2007, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
freezorburn Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey\Key Biscayne, FL Boat: "Norson" Custom Canaveral 28' Pilot House Best Catch: They where all the Best! Occupation: Programmer\Construction Work Posts: 352	Wax line. I never had a cut off becuase of it??? kock on wood. I would think dacron would be a better chance for cut off or slipping. Lott'sa time I'll just use the rubber band method. If you learn a good dacron techique teach me it! __________________ "The Sea Love Those Only Who Fear It"--KBYC-- Capt. Ken of the "NORSON"

01-24-2007, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thumper235 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Boat: Pursuit 3000 Offshore Express Occupation: Dockmaster Posts: 295	I have used both dacron and wax. I find the dacron works great and lasts longer..

01-25-2007, 02:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 579	Gudebrod used to enclose a "How to Booklet" along with their line. I will try to round one up.

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