09-18-2018, 09:56 PM
That is an exciting story to read! I feel bad for your cousin Gene, but we've all been there! When you are the one having a good day, just enjoy it because one day you will be the one not getting bites I've found out!
Coincidentally Kent, Nate and myself had a discussion about frayed line.
As you know, this 100lb line that we use is very expensive. If you get a fray mid-spool do you replace the whole spool, or just tie the line together and carry on?
After doing way more research than I probably should have, I've come to the conclusion (purely based on what I have READ) that a properly tied uni-to-uni (blood) knot is likely just as strong if not stronger than the main line. Case in point, I rarely (if ever) have had a breakoff at any of my knots, it's usually in the leader, but sometimes on the main line itself (likely due to an unseen fray, or a fray that has been caused during a fight).
I have yet to test that theory as I've never fought a sturgeon with a known splice between me and the fish. I do have a reel with a known splice in it, and although it is a spare reel, I don't think I would hesitate to put it into service even knowing the splice/knot is there.
What is your opinion and what are you going to do to repair your frayed line?
Thanks in advance! and nice report!
Randy
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Coincidentally Kent, Nate and myself had a discussion about frayed line.
As you know, this 100lb line that we use is very expensive. If you get a fray mid-spool do you replace the whole spool, or just tie the line together and carry on?
After doing way more research than I probably should have, I've come to the conclusion (purely based on what I have READ) that a properly tied uni-to-uni (blood) knot is likely just as strong if not stronger than the main line. Case in point, I rarely (if ever) have had a breakoff at any of my knots, it's usually in the leader, but sometimes on the main line itself (likely due to an unseen fray, or a fray that has been caused during a fight).
I have yet to test that theory as I've never fought a sturgeon with a known splice between me and the fish. I do have a reel with a known splice in it, and although it is a spare reel, I don't think I would hesitate to put it into service even knowing the splice/knot is there.
What is your opinion and what are you going to do to repair your frayed line?
Thanks in advance! and nice report!
Randy
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I used to N.ot have E.nough T.ime O.ff to go fishing. Then I retired. Now I have less time than I had before. Sheesh.