I use a sling shot and a couple of tear drop weights tied together with some
fishing line. Then tie nylon cord to the end and pull up and over. Best
I've done is a 60 footer that way.
Biggest problem is the tree rats. But I find a Chinese pellet rifle works
well for that.
Dan/W4NTI
----- Original Message -----
From: "archie mckay" <arcub@alltel.net>
To: "SECC" <secc@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 10:29 AM
Subject: [SECC] Re: improvements
>A couple of you have mentioned getting lines higher in trees. David has a
> problem with thick foliage. Try using your spinning rod or bait caster
> with
> a golf ball for a weight. I put a eyelet screw in my golf ball to tie on
> the
> line. The ball is just about the right weight to shake down through limbs
> and leaves and I have yet to lose one in the trees.
>
> Only improvement here has been new and improved coax all around.
> Archie, K4GA
>
>
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