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parachute cord for grip wraps
Posted by: darrel odland (---.lightspeed.frokca.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 05, 2017 02:34PM

Anybody have any thoughts (advise) on using paracord vs. Atwood cord. Best type of finish, etc

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Re: parachute cord for grip wraps
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---.dsl.lsan03.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 05, 2017 03:38PM

Darrel,
If looking for a softer feel / touch, the paracord may be an option. However, and even though paracord is obviously designed to be very strong, I would think the harder and stiffer butt cord (Atwood) would resist surface abrasion better and sharp items (hooks) may not snag on it as easily. If you are one who likes to put thread finish on your butt cord, snags and abrasion may not be as much of an issue. I learned to just put 2 or 3 coats of CP on butt cord. I am admittedly rather new to rod building and have limited exposure with butt cord, but I am certain others more qualified will respond.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

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Re: parachute cord for grip wraps
Posted by: Thomas Kaufmann (107.77.85.---)
Date: March 05, 2017 04:22PM

Don't worry about abrasion resistance of para cord. I have some that I have been using as decoy lines for 15'years

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Re: parachute cord for grip wraps
Posted by: Bill Sidney (---.gci.net)
Date: March 05, 2017 07:41PM

Parachute cord ??? it is nylon an it will stretch, can this butt wrap be made of nylon that will stretch ? [ I don't know ] could be wrong
Parachute cord is great stuff cheep & strong, use a lot of it ,

William Sidney
AK

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