[Towertalk] Knots

[Pete Smith]

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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