HOLLOW SPECTRA , THE BENEFIT IS ...? - Page 2

DeepBlueGulf · 11-01-2007, 11:02 AM

SKR covers it pretty good, the only detail I'll mention is that you want to make sure that your kevlar or spectra used for serving is "un-waxed" so that your adhesive sticks to it. I've used 25lb Power Pro spectra and unfortunately it was waxed and the JB adhesive didn't stick to it all that well.

Also, if you plan on making quite a few topshots, you'll want to make up a jig for tying and serving. Snagged has a nice wooden one that he made up, maybe he can post a picture of it. A jig makes it much easier and faster to serve.

Tom - DBG

SpecialK · 11-01-2007, 11:04 AM

What about the other end you cut off the "spool"or whatever the kevlar comes on?

SpecialK · 11-01-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepBlueGulf

SKR covers it pretty good, the only detail I'll mention is that you want to make sure that your kevlar or spectra used for serving is "un-waxed" so that your adhesive sticks to it. I've used 25lb Power Pro spectra and unfortunately it was waxed and the JB adhesive didn't stick to it all that well.

Also, if you plan on making quite a few topshots, you'll want to make up a jig for tying and serving. Snagged has a nice wooden one that he made up, maybe he can post a picture of it. A jig makes it much easier and faster to serve.

Tom - DBG

Cool! I would really like to see the jig, I have no idea what you are talking about or how it would help haha...

DeepBlueGulf · 11-01-2007, 11:31 AM

Your kevlar or spectra used for serving should be spooled on a serving tool. Usually you can find those at a Cabela's or BPS. I think it is an archery tool that you can load your kevlar on and then also adjust the amount of tension that you have to use to pull line off of it. That's how you make sure you have a good tight serve. Hope that was the answer you were looking for.

PM Snagged and ask him to post a picture of his. Neat tool.

Tom - DBG

SpecialK · 11-01-2007, 11:40 AM

Thats exactly the question I was asking...
Now I just need a place in Austin to buy hollow spectra from and I can start practicing... Unfortunately I don't hink there is one...

SkeeterRonnie · 11-01-2007, 03:12 PM

10' section of 300# JB Hollow be enough to practice with.... PM me your address and I will throw it in an envelope real quick, and get it mailed today....

Grescobia · 11-01-2007, 05:36 PM

If you would go to charkbait and go to braided lines there is as good a description on making connections with braided lines as there is. The benefits of braided lines and the difference between hollow vs solid. Most popular braids are 8 weave or spiral. They now have braids that have 18 weaves but is too expensive for my pocket book

Angler Systems · 11-22-2007, 03:46 PM

Has anyone used both Jerry Brown hollow spectra & Power Pro hollow spectra and can comment on each?

Thanks...

bunile · 11-29-2007, 07:02 PM

both can work when properly served.

11-01-2007, 03:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	10' section of 300# JB Hollow be enough to practice with.... PM me your address and I will throw it in an envelope real quick, and get it mailed today.... __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

11-22-2007, 03:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
Angler Systems Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 90	Has anyone used both Jerry Brown hollow spectra & Power Pro hollow spectra and can comment on each? Thanks... __________________ http://www.anglersystems.com

11-29-2007, 07:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
bunile Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: surf Posts: 108	both can work when properly served. __________________ IT STAYS WITH YOU

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11-01-2007, 11:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 643	SKR covers it pretty good, the only detail I'll mention is that you want to make sure that your kevlar or spectra used for serving is "un-waxed" so that your adhesive sticks to it. I've used 25lb Power Pro spectra and unfortunately it was waxed and the JB adhesive didn't stick to it all that well. Also, if you plan on making quite a few topshots, you'll want to make up a jig for tying and serving. Snagged has a nice wooden one that he made up, maybe he can post a picture of it. A jig makes it much easier and faster to serve. Tom - DBG

11-01-2007, 11:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 482	What about the other end you cut off the "spool"or whatever the kevlar comes on?

11-01-2007, 11:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 643	Your kevlar or spectra used for serving should be spooled on a serving tool. Usually you can find those at a Cabela's or BPS. I think it is an archery tool that you can load your kevlar on and then also adjust the amount of tension that you have to use to pull line off of it. That's how you make sure you have a good tight serve. Hope that was the answer you were looking for. PM Snagged and ask him to post a picture of his. Neat tool. Tom - DBG

11-01-2007, 11:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 482	Thats exactly the question I was asking... Now I just need a place in Austin to buy hollow spectra from and I can start practicing... Unfortunately I don't hink there is one...

11-01-2007, 05:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Grescobia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 141	If you would go to charkbait and go to braided lines there is as good a description on making connections with braided lines as there is. The benefits of braided lines and the difference between hollow vs solid. Most popular braids are 8 weave or spiral. They now have braids that have 18 weaves but is too expensive for my pocket book

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