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Title: Rope for a spear
Post by: mi500 on Jan 26, 2017, 08:52 AM

I just finished making my first spear. I was thinking about using paracord for the rope, does anyone have a reason I shouldn't?   I searched but didn't come up with anything.   

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: Knife2sharp on Jan 26, 2017, 09:23 AM

Good question, I was thinking the same thing because I want a slightly longer one and I have a ton of para cord. 

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: leghold on Jan 26, 2017, 02:53 PM

I use Paracord connected to the spear by way of a taped on ring to dampen noise.

A lot of people measure to the bottom, but always allow for extra and let the pike sit and fight for a bit on the bottom.

Then get ready after pullingthe fish up. I have had pike come in to swim around in the plume of mud. Sometimes multiple pike.

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: mi500 on Jan 26, 2017, 05:54 PM

Awesome,  I'm going to give it a shot.  Thanks

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: Mizayikaa on Dec 04, 2018, 02:37 PM

I also use paracord. Been running that way for three or four seasons now with no complaints.

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: mi500 on Dec 05, 2018, 04:24 PM

I did end up using paracord but have yet to release the spear.  Glad to hear it works for you. 

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: Pikeonice on Dec 11, 2018, 05:07 PM

I use paracord but make sure it is the real thing.

Title: Re: Rope for a spear
Post by: Martian on Dec 14, 2018, 09:49 AM

pc is perfect