IG 10/11 Floater

[greenalert]

I have just noticed a severe nick about 3ft down from the leader end of the line(about 3mm of core exposed)

Should I just cut it here & put on another loop or try & seal it with something?

Thanks as always

[buntinbee]

I would put a little smear of aquasure, let it set then slide on a 1 - 1 1/2" section of heat shrink tubing and shrink it to size. Any electrician should be able to give you a piece, or if you know anyone that works offshore, they will be able to get a bit from the electrician there.

[simmo]

Hi Greenalert,

Personally if the core is not damaged i would repair with a small amount of aquasure.

If this fails then I would chop it. The shrink tubing as Springer says could cause a small wake on the surface & the chances of putting it on correctly are slim IMO. I have tried shrink tubing for forming loops on Shooting heads & burnt my fingers burnt the line just made a mess really .

If you have to chop it in the end 3' should not make a huge amount of difference.

[fishtail]

Alan,

I would be interested to know how you thin down your Aquasure.

I recently bought a tube that solid so it went back to be replaced by a tube which resembles jelly. Warming in hot water improves it slightly but there is no way it will flow.

I also need to repair a fly line nick and smooth over some whipped loops.

[colliedog]

Fishtail,

Once you have opened a tube of aquasure keep it in the freezer to stop it curing. It will go solid but soften again as it warms up. Avoid keeping it out too long and it will last quite a while.

If aquasure is a bit gooie (?) then it can be liquified by applying heat - a hair dryer is good. If I am using it to secure a braided loop (Flexible and water resistant, unlike most superglues)) or a whipped loop (my substitute for welded loops on custom flylines) I apply the aquasure sparingly and then warm it with the hair dryer to let it soak well in - never had one of these fail. Don't use to much as it will tend too form beads before it cools down.

CD

[fishtail]

Thanks CD.
I'll give the hair dryer method a try.
I've used Aquasure before and found it lasts for about a year kept in the fridge.

[greenalert]

Sorry guys I forgot to reply

Chopped it off and working well

Thanks again