shock leader

[adriano]

Hello to all, hi Jon I learn a new trick. Put nylon 200 or 300 lbs in boiling water 2 minutes,the nylon become softer.Very nice shock leader. Adriano .

[stickbom!]

Yo Adriano, is the softness permanent Or does it just stay soft long enough for you to rig up In any case, thanks for contributing the idea

[adriano]

HI Stickbom! boiling nylon make it softer and more elastic it is permanent Adriano.

[stickbom!]

Thanks bro Guess Varivas and Fisherman leaders will be out of business soon

[edylie]

Adriano,

Interesting idea.

What happened after boiling the leader? does it loose its poundage?

Cheers,
Edy

[adriano]

Hi edylie I try with mono 150 lbs : 2meters mono ,midknot PE 12, Re midknot to 2 meters boiling mono 150 lbs. then perfect loop each tip and pulling the PE 12 broke. adriano

[edylie]

Hi Adriano,

Great. Do you have the boiling "recipe" for example how long did you boil it and did you add any "ingredients" other than plain water?

Cheers,
Edy

[adriano]

Hi Edy, Do you have boiling some water, then put the nylon 2 minutes in the water. adriano.