Cheaper to make you own Assist hooks - Page 2

Dr Jeff · 10-27-2006, 09:43 PM

STx: where did you find that red heat-shrink?

Minnow · 10-27-2006, 09:48 PM

Dr. Jeff,

Try Ace hardware and home depot.

STx Fisherman · 10-27-2006, 09:56 PM

I found some 1/4" heat shrink on E-Bay at a pretty reasonable price. Just search for heat shrink tubing and you'll find a bunch.

galveston1602 · 10-28-2006, 01:15 AM

This is from randy at anglers pro shop. Ive used this method, the only thing I change is I add heatshrink afterwards. its 100% easier than pulling loops etc. i use 200# spectra or tennis shoe strings whichever I can find laying around

galveston1602 · 10-28-2006, 01:15 AM

txseadog · 10-28-2006, 10:06 AM

Northern Tool has a good variety if you need some quick...

Snagged · 10-29-2006, 07:33 AM

People,
The best 1/4" heat shrink is the 3 to 1 from 3M, most of what you find is the 2 to 1.

peterk814 · 11-01-2006, 05:26 PM

Hey randy the knot seems very simple but im weary because it seemstoo simple. Have you had any knot failure with thatknot? It seems like you pull hard enough it will just slip out. Thanks

Formula4Fish · 11-04-2006, 09:40 PM

galveston1602,

Great series of pix and thanks for taking the time to put it together, but I have the same concern as peterk814... It seems like that simple knot would pull right out. Have you really put that to the test?

What brand, size, and mfg. number hook are you using in the photos?

mcgolfer · 11-04-2006, 10:38 PM

i have used this set up and haven't had any failures. the super glue to the knot makes for a real solid connection....rick

10-29-2006, 07:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	People, The best 1/4" heat shrink is the 3 to 1 from 3M, most of what you find is the 2 to 1. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

11-04-2006, 09:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Formula4Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ingleside-on-the-Bay, TX Posts: 117	galveston1602, Great series of pix and thanks for taking the time to put it together, but I have the same concern as peterk814... It seems like that simple knot would pull right out. Have you really put that to the test? What brand, size, and mfg. number hook are you using in the photos? __________________ Dick http://home.roadrunner.com/~dfischer/OhKay1.htm

11-04-2006, 10:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 452	i have used this set up and haven't had any failures. the super glue to the knot makes for a real solid connection....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

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10-27-2006, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dr Jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 34	STx: where did you find that red heat-shrink?

10-27-2006, 09:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,234	Dr. Jeff, Try Ace hardware and home depot.

10-27-2006, 09:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 641	I found some 1/4" heat shrink on E-Bay at a pretty reasonable price. Just search for heat shrink tubing and you'll find a bunch.

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galveston1602 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37	This is from randy at anglers pro shop. Ive used this method, the only thing I change is I add heatshrink afterwards. its 100% easier than pulling loops etc. i use 200# spectra or tennis shoe strings whichever I can find laying around

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txseadog Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: tx Posts: 344	Northern Tool has a good variety if you need some quick...

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peterk814 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melville, NY and Boston, MA Posts: 153	Hey randy the knot seems very simple but im weary because it seemstoo simple. Have you had any knot failure with thatknot? It seems like you pull hard enough it will just slip out. Thanks

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