At 01:59 AM 12/22/02 -0800, Jim Smith wrote:
>Hi Don,
>
>Well, I have. I guess you guys weren't using the 3/16" yellow
>polypropylene rope from the local hardware store. I used some for tying
>down a tarp. One of the lines didn't any tension on it. Near as I can
>tell the springiness of the "rope" opened up the bowline somewhat, a
>little wind came up and, bingo, no knot.
Speaking of lousy stuff for knots, I have had a terrible time with the
monofilament fishing line in my homebrew slingshot rig (like an
EZ-hang). With any old knots used to attach the fishing weight to the end
of the line, I find that normal spinning reel drag is enough to cause the
knots to untie, and goodbye weight. What's a good knot to use in this
situation? Will a bowline work or do I need something special?
73, Pete N4ZR
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