crows foot - Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice

pongo · 7th July 2007, 01:11 PM

hi just bought a second hand pole and it has got crows feet could somebody tell me how to the best way to fit your main line to this??

Pete M · 7th July 2007, 01:21 PM

There you go pongo.

pongo · 7th July 2007, 01:34 PM

right o cheers, is it better than a stonfo connection?

D N W · 7th July 2007, 02:46 PM

pongo I think so when using a stonfo i use to weaken the elastic when tightening up and i had it snap at that point since using the crows feet ive not had any problems also it doesn't cost anything.

keith · 7th July 2007, 05:34 PM

I have recently switched over to the crows foot and its the best thing i have ever done. I feel more in touch as the elastic is straight through to the line. However there is a little wear on the elastic around the knot and this is easily remedied by tying another

bad.boy bagger · 7th July 2007, 09:49 PM

i have noticed that a lot of the lads are putting their rig line straight to the elastic?
i have always put dakron to the elastic then fix my rig line to the dakron,cuz i have always thought that the line cuts in to the elastic

D N W · 8th July 2007, 03:05 PM

BBB, i have used this method on elastics from a number 4 solid to 20 hollow and have never had it cut through. The good thing with this method is that you don't get tangles and every year take a small amount of the winder and retie the knot.

bad.boy bagger · 8th July 2007, 07:25 PM

really just thought it would cut in to the elastic?
but if it is tryed and tested then you must be right sorry but just something i have always done.

keith · 8th July 2007, 07:31 PM

I think as long as you check the crows foot and the laccy behind it regularly then go with what you are comfortable with.

bad.boy bagger · 8th July 2007, 07:44 PM

I think you are right in going with what you know and what you feel comfortable in doing.