Attach Reflective Loop to Shepherds Hooks

[cmoulder]

I did 6 hooks last night, 3 with whipping and 3 with the double constrictor knot. Just from a tying perspective and a quick pull test I think I like the double constrictor a bit better. It uses less cordage, it’s easier to get both ends the same length, less bulk Du to not needing to pull the strand under the coil, and seems to lock down just as tightly as the whipping.
I put a quasi button knot on the end to try that method of connecting cord and I’m going to try out overnight.

Thanks for all of the input!


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For a permanent setup like that, you can also put a drop or 2 of Krazy glue (cyanoacrylate) right on the knot after you've cinched it down as tightly as possible. Once it soaks into the fibers and cures the knot will never loosen up.

[Flatliner]

Two ideas. Electric shrink wrap in a color on the hook part or hollow 550 cord on the same part.

[DocWatson]

I did 6 hooks last night, 3 with whipping and 3 with the double constrictor knot. Just from a tying perspective and a quick pull test I think I like the double constrictor a bit better. It uses less cordage, it’s easier to get both ends the same length, less bulk Du to not needing to pull the strand under the coil, and seems to lock down just as tightly as the whipping.
I put a quasi button knot on the end to try that method of connecting cord and I’m going to try out overnight.

Thanks for all of the input!


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Saw a tip last night watching youtube videos. Person was whipping cord onto a smooth plastic tube. To prevent the cord from sliding they put a piece of bicycle innertube under the cord. This might be helpful to keep the cord from sliding on the metal of the shepherd's hook.

- Clyde

[TxAggie]

For a permanent setup like that, you can also put a drop or 2 of Krazy glue (cyanoacrylate) right on the knot after you've cinched it down as tightly as possible. Once it soaks into the fibers and cures the knot will never loosen up.

I thought about that but wasn’t sure if super glue or something else would work. Thanks for the tip, I’ll try it out.

Saw a tip last night watching youtube videos. Person was whipping cord onto a smooth plastic tube. To prevent the cord from sliding they put a piece of bicycle innertube under the cord. This might be helpful to keep the cord from sliding on the metal of the shepherd's hook.

- Clyde

Interesting idea, that might give just a little more bite.

Two ideas. Electric shrink wrap in a color on the hook part or hollow 550 cord on the same part.

I tried the color topped hooks, o still find ways to lose them. Plus I want the extra cord to help pull them out of the dirt.

You have given me an idea though: I could us shrink wrap then tie the cord over it giving more bite to the cord.


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[brutalguyracing]

Well from this post I was able to do this with what I think was a whipping knot
Thanks guyz
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[TxAggie]

Well from this post I was able to do this with what I think was a whipping knot
Thanks guyz
I always learn something here20200423_133947.jpg20200423_134144.jpg

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That’s a great idea, especially if you use the tender type paracord.


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[Opinel10]

You could try wrapping the hook with reflective tape in some garish color.

Try some of the orange yarn that you use for trout , salmon or steelhead fishing?

[Alamosa]

An easy way is to put a loop on the end of your line and girth hitch it around the hook. Easy to attach, easy to remove, but holds well if the stake comes out.

Tying the line to the hook is essential if you are using any kind of line tensioner. Otherwise, if it pulls out of the ground, it gets launched into the woods.