Hey, JG. Bass Pro Shops carries Momoi's Hi-Catch monofilament leader line in .86mm that should work nicely. It comes in clear or smoke blue at $10.99 per 50 yard spool. Leko's sells clear .85mm monofilament to go with their ferrules, which are the same as the roll pins I bought at the nut and bolt shop. Hope this helps you out.
Leko's sells clear .85mm monofilament to go with their ferrules, which are the same as the roll pins I bought at the nut and bolt shop. Hope this helps you out.
I was thinking thin swizzle stirrers may work as a ferrule.
Just another tidbit of information gleaned from the more than generous JW. He recommended I put a slight crimp in the middle of the roll pin (ferrule) for the ends of the reed to butt against. The reed is definitely not going anywhere with this configuration.
Thanks John. There is actually at least one thread on Jim, his company and work - and a very fine thread, I think
Tumwater is owned by our esteemed member TonyB, and you're quite right - it's a great tutorial. I just thought you had known that tut for ages.
As for myself, I'm just fooling around, primarily trying to revamp some old beaters. In the process I try to absorb as much relevant knowledge as possible, both here and elsewhere. I love to pass it on for recycling, but I'm still just an amateur, giving advice to amateurs
Thanks John for the compliment - I've been a Hatter for 30 years and I certainly enjoy sharing my craft with anyone willing to listen!