[TowerTalk] Best way of getting a line over a tree

[Mark Robinson]

A slingshot won't get you high enough, the tennis ball launcher should be 
able to do it but a bow and arrow will.


Mark N1UK

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> Eric,
>
> The best I have found is a Bow and arrow attached to an open faced fishing
> reel. The open face will allow the fishing line to quickly dispense with
> very little friction. If you are good, maybe you could just attach a weigh
> to the fishing line and throw it over. A long fishing rod will give you a
> lot of leverage.
>
>   * 73's Jim W5IFP *
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>   >-----Original Message-----
>   >Hello,
>   >
>   >I know this is an age old question.   What is your best recommendation
>   >on getting some ropes in the tops of my 80 - 100 FT (25 - 33 M) pine
>   >trees ?   I have heard a sling shot or bow and arrow can work.   I have
>   >good access to the trees but there are too many trees to try getting a
>   >balloon supported line over.
>   >
>   >Thank you,
>   >
>   >Eric N4HGZ
>   >