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Originally Posted By: needfull things
Hi, just a note on handles wrapped with fishing line. Wrapped mine in 1981 with 25 pound line. Then insulating tape over that (to stop it unwrapping. Then Hootchy cord over that.(finer grade Paracord) Upon removing all recently, the fishing line was dysfunctional due to it retaining the form of handle. (think telephone cord). Just something to consider if you HAVE to use it in real life. Split shot sinkers to apply on line would "perhaps" enable it to be used for fishing. Cheers, Wayne
Good advice. Wonder if the modern braided "limp" line would hold straight?
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