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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: rootbeer on August 31, 2012, 08:30:18 PM

Title: Attaching Snap to Braided Line on Downrigger
Post by: rootbeer on August 31, 2012, 08:30:18 PM

Recently switched to 150# braided line on the downrigger.  I notice now that the snap doesn't grab the braided line the same way it did the wire line and that the snap now slides up and down the line.  I'm not very familiar with downriggers and I don't know if this is a big deal or not, or what to do to fix it, if it is.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.   ???

Title: Re: Attaching Snap to Braided Line on Downrigger
Post by: ynot on September 01, 2012, 04:17:59 PM

The braided line is probably smaller diameter than steel line ,try bending the snap lever to make it tighter.

Title: Re: Attaching Snap to Braided Line on Downrigger
Post by: EZ_Rolling on September 01, 2012, 05:08:53 PM

I also have this issue with the braid on my riggers.....anyone have a cure?

Title: Re: Attaching Snap to Braided Line on Downrigger
Post by: mikeyman on September 01, 2012, 09:32:34 PM

When crimping your snap swivel to the bottom of the Braid, I tie a knot, and then leave a tail, then crimp the extra, if simply crimping the line, it will slip and you will lose your cannon ball, which sucks. If you are having problems with your clip sliding up and down, use a couple S clips top and bottom, clip in between. If you go to Nika or Berry's etc, they will show you what to use. Good luck out there, catch an orca.