Making your own assist Hooks - Page 5

Ponce · 02-14-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gman

I strongly suggest the use of kevlar anything else leaves you open to being bit of or chewed through. The longevity and durability kevlar offers far exceeds the cost association

I agree and planned on using kevlar. I was wondering if spliceing the kevlar to make a small loop like making a wind-on would have any effect on the knot. Since you would only have 1 cord where the knot was tied.

gman · 02-14-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponce

I agree and planned on using kevlar. I was wondering if spliceing the kevlar to make a small loop like making a wind-on would have any effect on the knot. Since you would only have 1 cord where the knot was tied.

ohhhhh i get it, sorry im a bit slow

Sea Draggin · 02-14-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponce

I agree and planned on using kevlar. I was wondering if spliceing the kevlar to make a small loop like making a wind-on would have any effect on the knot. Since you would only have 1 cord where the knot was tied.

That will be fine. I have seen the made that way.

fishduck · 02-15-2009, 05:07 PM

Does anybody have a supplier for kevlar cord besides APS, they are out?

Thanks,
Michael

Sea Draggin · 02-15-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fishduck

Does anybody have a supplier for kevlar cord besides APS, they are out?

Thanks,
Michael

Ebay Link

This looks like it has potential.

austin ensor · 02-15-2009, 06:56 PM

cool thanks for the tip!

jig42na · 02-15-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponce

What effeect does spliceing the cord to make to the knot? If you slice the cord to make a small loop, does the knot have less bite / strength?

It doesn't effect the Kevlar at all. That is how i make mine. Double the lenght that you need. I slide a solid wire insde the kevlar and poke it out. Then pull through the other end. You need to flair the end being pulled to fit.

Taz575 · 02-16-2009, 05:27 AM

Look for model rocket sites! I found once called Uncle Mikes Rocket shop and there was another one out there. 400# kevlar cord for around $.51 a foot. I got $20 of it shipped for under $17, next time I am ordering more kevlar, since the shipping was like $7 and the 20' of kevlar was like $10 or so. They also have 150#, 400#, 600# and 1000#! It is 3 strands twisted together, but seems to make decent assist cord.

JuniorJigs · 02-16-2009, 09:50 PM

it a little more expensive yet you get more kevlar. it is #50 and 500 pound.
the site is Jigsdirect.com and it has the material there

JuniorJigs · 02-16-2009, 10:21 PM

the site also ahs different types of hooks and split rings for the hooks as well

02-16-2009, 09:50 PM	#49
JuniorJigs Guppy Breeder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC, New Jersey Posts: 31 Credits: 418.9 Boat: 33 TE World Cat Home Port: Ocean City	A site to get kevlar material it a little more expensive yet you get more kevlar. it is #50 and 500 pound. the site is Jigsdirect.com and it has the material there

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02-15-2009, 05:07 PM	#44
fishduck Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 149 Credits: 1,924.5 Boat: 26' Sea Hunt CC	Does anybody have a supplier for kevlar cord besides APS, they are out? Thanks, Michael

02-15-2009, 06:56 PM	#46
austin ensor I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: harford county md Posts: 1,540 Credits: 2,752.7 Boat: 284 mako Home Port: OC,MD-DEALE,MD Best Catch: i dont catch....I RIG!!!!! Occupation: mate on "RIGHT NUT" &''Reel Diamond"	cool thanks for the tip!

02-16-2009, 05:27 AM	#48
Taz575 Got fish Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 198 Credits: 1,405.1	Look for model rocket sites! I found once called Uncle Mikes Rocket shop and there was another one out there. 400# kevlar cord for around $.51 a foot. I got $20 of it shipped for under $17, next time I am ordering more kevlar, since the shipping was like $7 and the 20' of kevlar was like $10 or so. They also have 150#, 400#, 600# and 1000#! It is 3 strands twisted together, but seems to make decent assist cord.

02-16-2009, 10:21 PM	#50
JuniorJigs Guppy Breeder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC, New Jersey Posts: 31 Credits: 418.9 Boat: 33 TE World Cat Home Port: Ocean City	the site also ahs different types of hooks and split rings for the hooks as well