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What special handling do you need for spectra cable? Knots to use/ crimps/ special hardware? Any additional info will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks
Bruce

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We've never done anything special with Spectra...just tie it like you would any other nylon cord. We usually use a fish hook knot for these things http://www.lake-link.com/anglers/kno...s.cfm?KnotID=1

Obviously you'd want to heat fuse the end after cutting.

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Different styles of knots will reduce the capacity of the spectra quite a bit (some around 50% if I remember right). Look up knot strength, and there are some good resources on the net. Just be certain to use much higher strength than you might expect.

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We got ours from here! Shipping seemed to be fast too!

http://www.reddenmarine.com/marine-s...ot-orange.html

Just realized this thread is from last year, but anyways...

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http://www.wesspur.com/rope/amsteel-blue.html 13,700 lb ABS :D

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We bought some dyneema 7/64's from West marine. We have it installed on our fork lift with fishing knots on one end and a turn buckle on the other. Do I need to pre stretch this stuff? It seems to be stretching about 2 inches in 100 after only moderate tension and 2 days on the bot. Already ran out of slack take up on the turnbuckles. Got any suggestions?
Thanks
Bruce