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| Posted: Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 08:13 pm |
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Enigma Moderator 
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After the long discussions in thread http://sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=30587&forum_id=1 I made up a sequence of pic's of how to make a windon for casting using a single dacron length. The motivation whay and just how strong the single Dacron is vs your mainline is discussed at length in the post. 70cm 80lbs High Vis Cortland Dacron Insert the latch hook 2.5cm below the end of the braid and thread though 2.5cm away from the short end  Exit the Short dacron  Hook the main length of Dacron and close the latch  Pull the main dacron through the 2.5cm and then slide the 2.5xm over the main length and pull tight, set the length of your loop by pulling the main length through the 2.5cm sheath  Make a Tanaka Splice by taking the tag end back and forward through the main length, minimum 3 times, recommended 5 times.   Now insert th latch hook 1cm below the length of the tag end, thread it up to the splice and pull the tag end inside and so that it is now hidded inside the main length  Your completed loop section  Split the leader line about 4-5cm from the end and make a long thin end that is easily bent double  Easily bent double  Insert a long latch hook all the way down the main dacron from the splice till is is exposed  Hook the thin doubled over end of the leader and pull it through the dacron and out just below the splice. I sand the leader lightly to help the grip of the dacron on the nylon of the leader  The thin section is now trimmed off and the leader pulled back into the dacron   The frayed end of the dacron is then trimmed to make for neat serving  Very thin super glue is applied to the outside of the Dacron, it'll immediately seep through and adhere the dacron to the nylon (4-5cm from the end of the nylon   Start the serve before the superglue dies and the serving braid is immediately in place (tip - wet the end of the serving braid and it sticks immediately to the dacron)  Locking system on the jig, allowing for hands free operation with the leader pulled very tight ensuring the leader is locked in place.  The serving tool is set so tight that the windon winds up at least 5 winds before the serving tool releases braid to the bind  12 seconds later and the full serving is done all the way to 1cm over the nylon  6 x half hitches  followed by a hitch with 6 turns inside  and pull up tight and trim of flush to the whippings  Coat with thin Super Glue and it will seep through the braid all the way to the underlying dacron and bind the whole lot together  Finish off with a low heat, heat shrink that will prevent the whippings from unraveling through constant use   Join to your mainline using a cats-paw loop to loop connection or the alternate catspaw of Reefman, es[pecially with 130 and 200lbs Dacron This complete 1.5mm windon was made in less than 10 minutes (even with taking the photographs) The braid used for serving was 80lbs jigging braid and was used purely to make the photography easier, I use a 20lbs dyneema to serve my fishing leaders. Last edited on Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 08:20 pm by Enigma |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 08:21 pm |
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Hannes101 Sealiner 
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wow... nice one Enigma... have some mana
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 02:44 am |
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neilg Sealine Team 
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Good tutorial ... ! I make it about the same, but don't have your fancy tools Enigma, I use Piano doubled wire to thread the dacron through itself and work the mono in by hand. My only fancy tool is the fly tying bobbin to work it off at the end. Personal choice I don't do the glue or the heatshrink. Used to do it that way but stopped a long time ago. The way you make it is BULLET PROOF !
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 04:52 am |
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AviL Member
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Good post Enigma - very well presented tutorial. Quick question: Does the Superglue not become hard and brittle which can easily break? Is the heat shrink not hard and how does it pass through the eyes? Does this not cause damage? I use a bimini to tie my leader onto my mainline... *Guys, if I get it wrong, please forgive me, I am a little new to all this...Thanks
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 04:58 am |
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Kumz Sealiner 
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Thanks Enigma !!!
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 05:41 am |
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Reefman Sealiner 
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Good one Craig! Some nice ideas there!
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 06:00 am |
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Enigma Moderator
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AviL wrote:Good post Enigma - very well presented tutorial.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 06:34 am |
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tkei Sealiner 
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Enigma, where do you get that heat shrink? I can only get the black one here in el and heat it with hair dryer, but the walls are quite thick so not too smooth through the guides.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 06:41 am |
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Enigma Moderator
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PM Misguide it's a small part of his business and his stuff is great
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 08:17 am |
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Trophy Sealine Expert - Rock and Surf 
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Hiya Enigma, Excellent post! I thought I liked the Bling Bling...you take the CAKE!! I'm sure nobody can go wrong with making the single splice wind-on going forward. Now all they have to do is collect all the tools and toys you use! LoL
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 08:25 am |
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steve m Sealiner 
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Nice post enigma have some mana.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 08:37 am |
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Mussle Cracker Sealiner 
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GREAT POST...
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 12:14 pm |
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Uncle Bob Senior Member 
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Thnx Enigma, that has helped me a lot.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 01:31 pm |
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misguide Senior Member 
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Nice post Craig. I am sure that many more guys will be making single splice wind-ons from here forward.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 05:18 pm |
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Enigma Moderator
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Trophy wrote:Hiya Enigma, Those of you who know Carp fishing will recognise all those goodies as Boilie fishing tools so not to cost an arm and a leg. What I didn't show is I simply use a darning needle to make the tanaka splice. If you cannot get latch hooks at your fishing store then you can find them online at http://www.rratlapiangling.co.za (mr Fish) and speak to Jan he'll sort you out quick, quick) Or have a look at your local haberdashery (Naaldwerk winkel) Instead of the serving tool you can use a fly tying bobbin to hold the thread.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 06:31 pm |
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steve m Sealiner
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Enigma wrote: Trophy wrote: I also have one of those boilie tool things they help a lot! mine cost me all of like 15 rand..
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| Posted: Tue May 18th, 2010 07:26 pm |
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Enigma Moderator
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Upgraded the process. 4 stitch Tanaka splice forming a small loop. Small loop for a casting windon minimizing the chances of the dacron wrapping on a guide Tanaka splice done and tag end of 3cm into the dacron. The Daho needle ID 1.35mm Attachment: needle.jpg (Downloaded 2548 times)
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| Posted: Tue May 18th, 2010 07:27 pm |
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Enigma Moderator
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The 1.3mm inside the needle Attachment: 1.3mm Threaded into Daho Needle.jpg (Downloaded 2541 times)
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| Posted: Tue May 18th, 2010 07:28 pm |
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Needle threaded through the Dacron and easily through the middle of the tag (inside) and out close to the Tanaka splice Attachment: Threaded through the middle and into the Tag end.jpg (Downloaded 2533 times)
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| Posted: Tue May 18th, 2010 07:29 pm |
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Enigma Moderator
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Here is the finished product in terms of the loop. Double dacron over the nylon leader, followed by a very short double dacron into the Tanaka splice. The shorter distance means no chance for the dacron to wrap around a guide. Attachment: Tanaka Splice, Double Dacron, Nylon in Double.jpg (Downloaded 2541 times)
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