Great resources for diy float line, hard floats and reel line
I have spent a bit of time researching the forums, keeping a log of where I found and bought materials. I have purchased something from all of the below sites wo issue and pricing seemed competitive. I have also included some how to links that where very helpful to me. Thought this info may be helpful for others. Oh, and I have no financial interest in any of these companies. Please add any additions or comments
Craig Float Lines - Kits
These DIY kits are about as low cost as you can get wo buying bulk components. I have one and very pleased. If you have never made one and dont have lots of supplies collecting dust this is the place to start IMO
Blue Water Pro Spearfishing Float Lines | Abrasion Resistant
solid stuff, not always the cheapest
Core line and shink tubing
spectra line ⅛” #1800 $180/600'
Continental Western - Spectra 12 Strand Single Braid Rope, 600' or 120
spectra line 7/64” #1600 .29/ft
AmSteel-Blue Dyneema® AS-78 Single Braid | West Marine
Reel line
q powerline (wong and others uses this) $135/500' #600
Q Power Line - Bulk
jetset and zing-it throw line (many use as cheaper alternative)1.75 #450 or 2.2mm #650 $.13-.16/ft 1000'roll
Arborist Throw Lines: Fling-It, Zing-It, DynaGlide & Slick Line
Same price here for 1.75mm
Spectra Reel Line 1000 FT Spool
Float tubing
¼” inside ⅜” outside dia $23/100’
1/4" ID x 3/8" OD x 1/16" Wall Yellow PVC Tubing | U.S. Plastic Corp.
Hard floats
spongex bouys Cheap, many sizes
Spongex BN-3 Marker Buoy, 7" x 15" x 1", White | Redden Marine Supply
one idea
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another beefy setup
http://spearfishing.world/floa…rge-pelagic-fish-diy.html
How to info
diy floatline how to. the concept here is good but I used different materials...spectra core w long bury splice , better end plugs from craigfloatlines or neptonics, constrictor knots x 3 at each end then shrink tubing cover, no silicone. dont forget to polish end plugs when splicing to spectra.
DIY FLOATLINE Step-by-Step!!! - Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum
knots Fantastic resource!
Long Bury Splice | How to Splice a hollow braid Rope | Splicing Knots
coil your floatline line w butterfly coil. No more knots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfvioMwTVUo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFW51YwoLZ8
Bonus
spear tuning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I97Vcweicug
good luck
ken