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bsmcrosseyed

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DIY slinky weights
« on: October 02, 2014, 01:14:59 PM »

I can never find the right width paracord to fit a right width ball! Any suggestions where too find this stuff? Is shotgun buckshot heavy enough?
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jayinsurrey

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Re: DIY slinky weights
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2014, 02:07:36 PM »

i bought it Wholseale sports in langley
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jim

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Re: DIY slinky weights
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2014, 10:10:10 PM »

I think buckshot is fine if you are making smaller size weights.
 I am making 9-12 grams weights for roe bags and spin-glos on the spin reel. Are you making large 20,25,and 30 gram weights for the float fishing?
I see different sizes of the knitted green paracord around shops. You might get some on sale at one of the spring sales. It is not all that popular lately.
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Gooey

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Re: DIY slinky weights
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2014, 06:43:42 AM »

I used to fish slinkies a lot but got away from them...I have most of a 10lb box of shot and the right cord...if you want to buy it, email me.

thanks,
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