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This is a discussion on shock leader within the Mad Popper forums, part of the Rods & Reels category; Hello to all, hi Jon I learn a new trick. Put nylon 200 or 300 lbs in boiling water 2 ...
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01-05-2005, 11:38 PM
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Rep Power: 0  | shock leader 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 . |
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02-05-2005, 10:03 AM
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My Mood:  Rep Power: 6  | 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  |
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03-05-2005, 12:05 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | shock leader HI Stickbom! boiling nylon make it softer and more elastic it is permanent Adriano. |
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03-05-2005, 06:13 PM
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My Mood: Rep Power: 6 | Thanks bro  Guess Varivas and Fisherman leaders will be out of business soon   |
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03-05-2005, 10:48 PM
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My Mood:  Rep Power: 10 | Adriano, Interesting idea.  What happened after boiling the leader? does it loose its poundage? Cheers, Edy |
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03-05-2005, 11:53 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | shock leader 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 |
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04-05-2005, 09:46 AM
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My Mood: Rep Power: 10 | RE: shock leader 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 |
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04-05-2005, 12:46 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | RE: shock leader Hi Edy, Do you have boiling some water, then put the nylon 2 minutes in the water. adriano. |
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