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CM

Since 06 Oct 2015
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PostSun Feb 04, 24 6:31 pm    line knot Reply with quote

I bought a used bar in good condition but has the standard one loop knot in one line. Is it better to undo(hot water soak and some chewing to loosen) or leave it regarding line integrity? Thanx

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Nak

Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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PostSun Feb 04, 24 8:33 pm     Reply with quote

A knot in the line reduces line strength by about 50%. Chewing works fine out by the river, but cold water, a smooth faced hammer and a smooth anvil works and taste a lot better.

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Brian H

Since 08 Aug 2015
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PostMon Feb 05, 24 4:45 am     Reply with quote

Put a drop of dish soap on the knot and leave it a glass of water for a few days as your finger nails grow out and pick at it , or use 2 pairs of tweezers.

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HH

Since 24 Jul 2014
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Hood River, OR
 



PostMon Feb 05, 24 10:56 am     Reply with quote

I use a dull point splicing needle and slowly work it into the knot. It should loosen the knot enough to easily undo it then.

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Sasquatch

Since 09 Mar 2005
2086 Posts
PNW
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PostMon Feb 05, 24 2:54 pm     Reply with quote

Nak wrote:
A knot in the line reduces line strength by about 50%. Chewing works fine out by the river, but cold water, a smooth faced hammer and a smooth anvil works and taste a lot better.


What NAK just said.

It works like a charm. Don't strike the knot like you're nailing in a nail in a wall or piece of wood. Move the point of impact around the knot. And if you don't have anvil, use a smooth faced river rock. Hit it 1/2 dozen times and inspect the knot and try to pull apart/loosen the knot, repeat until the knot is undone.

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chrissmack

Since 08 Jun 2005
528 Posts
portland
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PostSun Feb 11, 24 9:57 am     Reply with quote

tie a knot in the opposite line and you are good to go

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