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Post by fishnfool on Jul 1, 2018 16:14:17 GMT -5
What's your preference? How taught?
When I rigged mine I adjusted them so they are pretty tight.
What's the thinking on this?
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Post by unclebuck on Jul 1, 2018 17:02:45 GMT -5
Just tight enough so that the lure doesn't creep the clip down. Make sense? I like using inexpensive bungee cords with plastic ends. Hook on one end and clip on the other.
I really like the way my buddy has his 34 Venture rigged. The halyard line is a length of paracord that secures to the t-top leg with a cam cleat. He can adjust the tension for any outrigger position. That also allows the pulley to come farther inboard. More reach = longer stroke for each pull. Instead of 7 or 8 short pulls, he can send the clip to the top in just 4 or 5.
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Post by fishnfool on Jul 1, 2018 17:19:54 GMT -5
Creep the clip down?
I am using paracord and Rupp hal locks which has a bungee clip. I clip the lock off on the gunwale where there is a fastener to clip it to.
My halyard is taught. There is no slack in the line although when I draw the clip out on the long line the clip does cause the line to deflect some if that makes sense.
I think the line is good to allow me to run my riggers between say 10 to 20 degrees which is in the range of where I have them set anyway while underway.
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Post by unclebuck on Jul 1, 2018 18:32:09 GMT -5
Since you're using hal-locks, you don't need the tension super high. As long as it's not a chore to send and retrieve the clips, and the rigger poles don't seem to be straining, you're good.
Personally, I've never liked stringing outriggers with paracord. I use 400lb mono instead. Glides better through the guides, and rarely gets knotted/tangled terribly when the riggers are collapsed. Personal choice.
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Post by fishnfool on Jul 5, 2018 8:47:18 GMT -5
Riggers have a very slight bend in them (they are CF) when deployed and the halyard line and lock is in place. This seems to be consistent with pics I have seen.
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Post by Ol Mucky on Jul 17, 2018 5:19:31 GMT -5
Not tight right. As mentioned above a slight bend in the rigger when deployed
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Post by Team Ruby on Jul 17, 2018 7:52:57 GMT -5
I rigged my halyards using the way Taco describes, you can change the length of the halyard on the fly, so if you're dragging something that puts a belly in the halyard you can take it up, which will increase the effectiveness of the release clip. They're not guitar string tight though, they're is a little play in them.
Besides really liking your screen name on the other forum I also liked your old avatar! It's almost like why mess with perfection!
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Post by fishnfool on Jul 17, 2018 21:14:01 GMT -5
Hey mucky!
That avatar is scary! Lol
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Post by Ol mucky on Jul 20, 2018 4:45:25 GMT -5
Hey mucky! That avatar is scary! Lol Ha That’s my boy and one of those apps you can superimpose stuff on your pics
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