Coiled para cord - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-12-2017, 12:15 PM

Rather than stitch, clamp, heat-shrink, etc., why not simply tie a loop in an empty section of the hollow paracord? Use the weed-whacker plastic only in the coil area, from knot to knot.

A knotted loop without the plastic core is soft enough to attach any terminal clip or ring you like, as you would attach/remove a torpedo weight to/from the end of your line.

A simple paracord loop is nothing to scratch or snag, and nothing to corrode, rub, slip or break.

To secure the pole end, it's easy to wrap a strip of 1" wide strip of Velcro through the loop onto the pole for a soft and out-of-the-way connection.

For convenience and versatility, I would make both end loops the same size. With paracord, I think a loop made from a single overhand knot is good enough, smaller and neater than a double overhand surgeon's knot. For a single overhand loop, a 9" tag end will produce a neat 2" loop.

No fuss, no muss.

06-12-2017, 12:15 PM	#3
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Rather than stitch, clamp, heat-shrink, etc., why not simply tie a loop in an empty section of the hollow paracord? Use the weed-whacker plastic only in the coil area, from knot to knot. A knotted loop without the plastic core is soft enough to attach any terminal clip or ring you like, as you would attach/remove a torpedo weight to/from the end of your line. A simple paracord loop is nothing to scratch or snag, and nothing to corrode, rub, slip or break. To secure the pole end, it's easy to wrap a strip of 1" wide strip of Velcro through the loop onto the pole for a soft and out-of-the-way connection. For convenience and versatility, I would make both end loops the same size. With paracord, I think a loop made from a single overhand knot is good enough, smaller and neater than a double overhand surgeon's knot. For a single overhand loop, a 9" tag end will produce a neat 2" loop. No fuss, no muss. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-12-2017 at 12:44 PM.