motherline

[contrysports]

http://www.tidepool.co.uk/product.php?productID=395&subcatID=17

 

 

anyone got any opinions on these as looking to buy a new decoying rig. already have 4 mallard decoys on oder now i need the winder. also do i just need weights or do i have to use clips and anchors too?

 

all advice much appreciated.

 

also how long do you expect this line to last in saltwater?

 

cheers.

[mudpatten]

The clips work well. Look on ebay or in your local fishing tackle shop to compare prices.

 

The tangle free line I`m not so impressed with. It has significant memory which often causes it to kink up like a telephone handset cable and you can`t tie knots in it.

 

For a mother line I use cheap black polypropylene rope of about a quarter inch thickness. Being quite thick it rarely kinks or knots and in the unlikely event that it does, it can be easily undone, even with frozen hands. Being of three strand construction you can also splice loops in the end for anchors etc.

[contrysports]

cheers for the clip info as im new to duck decoying do the clips just tie onto the line or is there a better way to attach them. i'm still uncertain to which line to get reading through the other topics

[xav]

I bought the complete set, including anchor, from tidepool a few years ago, has coped with heavy use in salt water.

[Big Al]

I have had trouble with the tangle free line. I didnt want to cough up more money for the crimps he sells.

 

I have used small cut sections of aluminium pipe as crimps for the tangle free line. The pipe was an old power steering cooling loop from a passat. Cut 1cm sections with hacksaw and crimp lines with pliers.

[dawntredder]

i look on ebay them clips are always on and u wont have to pay that price for them bud...i got a dozen for £16...good luck

[anser2]

I have used the Tidepool motherline and was surprised how good it was, holding the bottom in a strong tidal flow. My only gripe was it got quite heavy when wet. A cheaper option is to use braded nylon , the same as kids use for crab lines. It does not tangle easily and despite being orange the duck never seem to notice it. But it needs replacing every 2-3 years and its getting a hell of a job to get hold of it. But you will need a loop as a shock leader or it may break as you swing the lead out. I 8 inch loop of bailer twine will do the trick attched to the lead.

 

I can sum up the Tidepool clips to attach the decoys to the mother line in one word - Brilliant. Cold hands will no longer be a problem when unclipping decoys with these.

Edited December 18, 2012 by anser2

[Albert 888]

Do a serch on tide lines or tide rigs. You can make your own for around £20 I listed all the parts you need prices and where to get them from. Ie 100ft of 5mm para cord,extension winder b&q £3.50 swivels and clips off ebay stainless £3.the collapseable anchors dont work well when tide turns.

[nic]

if you use crab lines, £1.60 each from go outdoors (or £1 from Charlies in queensferry)

line may not be long enough for you but you get a useful winder and a weight you could use in flashes

[Big Al]

A cheaper option is to use braded nylon , the same as kids use for crab lines. It does not t

angle easily and despite being orange the duck never seem to notice it. But it needs replacing every 2-3 years and its getting a hell of a job to get hold of it.

 

 

I use the same stuff for my individually rigged decoys - I got it a few years ago on a large roll in a building and farm supplies place.

Edited December 19, 2012 by Big Al

[kent]

You can buy the Mainline rope from cabelas in large spools, the clips are used by commercial long liners (but also available from Cabelas in bulk), few cable ties to prevent deeks slipping in stronger flows and a couple of my own mud screws and your away. Far less money than a bought rig and can be tailored to your own needs.

 

TIP; aquakeel deeks don't surf like weighted keels in stronger flows

[Big Al]

 

TIP; aquakeel deeks don't surf like weighted keels in stronger flows

 

Further tip. You can turn aquakeel deeks into weighted keel deeks by filling the keel with silicone.

[contrysports]

thanks for all the help i think im going to get either crab line or builders line on a winder from b&Q as advised.

[contrysports]

just another thought would i be able to use a crab fishing setup type thing if i get a 30m one. it would be a much cheaper option

[-Mongrel-]

Another big for the Tidepool one, more expensive yes, but so far unbreakable, easy to use and reliable. The motherline-decoy clips are bloody brilliant, so easy to use with cold or gloved hands.

[Albert 888]

The braided line is great stuff £3.50. Where are you from if local you can have a look at mine if not pm me your email or phone number and I will send pictures of my set up. Its light weight and you can easy get 12 decoys on the rig.

[contrysports]

i'm up in linclonshire but i had a mate show me his and i think i have now got the picture of what i want

 

thanks for all the help!

[Albert 888]

Great stuff. I would have stuck a picture but its a very long winded afair.