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

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-12-2017, 10:30 PM

Looks good GT. The shrink wrap over the knot makes a nice finishing touch.

I continued to experiment too. I doubled up the 1.7mm wacko-plastic for a more firm coil. I didn't know what length to make them, so I rounded off to 100" of paracord, allowing 9" on each end for the loop. That put the plastic at 82" ... which I made 83" to allow some final adjustment before tying the second end loop. I fastened both ends to a dowel with zip ties and reversed the twist when it came out of the ice bath for a tighter coil. Finished coil came out to 6".

I like it!

06-12-2017, 10:30 PM	#9
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Looks good GT. The shrink wrap over the knot makes a nice finishing touch. I continued to experiment too. I doubled up the 1.7mm wacko-plastic for a more firm coil. I didn't know what length to make them, so I rounded off to 100" of paracord, allowing 9" on each end for the loop. That put the plastic at 82" ... which I made 83" to allow some final adjustment before tying the second end loop. I fastened both ends to a dowel with zip ties and reversed the twist when it came out of the ice bath for a tighter coil. Finished coil came out to 6". I like it! __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise