In search of a thinner throwline…

Zebco Kid

Zebco Kid

Branched out member
Location
Ashland, Oregon
Hello,

I am going to be trying out the idea of a fly fishing reel to stow my throwline on my saddle.

I would like to get as much line as possible on the reel. Can you recommend a thinner quality line?

Thank you.
 
Stein makes a 1.5 mm line. It’s not great for everyday throwing, but for what you have in mind it’ll probably be fine.
 
Dynaglide

www.treestuff.com

Teufelberger Dynaglide Throw Line

Teufelberger's Dynaglide Endura 12 throw line is made of 100% Dyneema for low stretch and light-weight. This pre-stretched, tension set 12-strand has a slick smooth finish and glides easily o
www.treestuff.com www.treestuff.com


It’s a little thicker but personally I really like this throw line:

Amazon.com : Weaver Arborist Throw Weight and Line Kit, 16 oz, Green : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Weaver Arborist Throw Weight and Line Kit, 16 oz, Green : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
 
Nice rig! I went with a bricklayer’s line. Might be too thin. We’ll find out today. Might be climbing for a stuck throwball.
 

Attachments

  • 73FEA4A4-D647-4F56-B79A-574908A6270C.jpeg
    73FEA4A4-D647-4F56-B79A-574908A6270C.jpeg
    416.3 KB · Views: 30
Hey Timberdonkey,

Thank you for the inquiry...and sorry for not following up as was requested.

  • The reel I purchased is awesome in terms of self-retrieval (spring loaded).
  • The reel is a bit heavy. When I look at Flushcut's photo above, it seems lighter...but maybe not.
  • The reel can hold way more line than I would ever need within the canopy. That being said, I just might be able to leave the throw cube in the bag sometimes if I just want to get going from some lower limbs.
  • The last thought tells me that I could afford a bit thicker line if I can find it.
  • The application of the line through the canopy worked great. However, I did get caught on a limb, and the extraction became the goal of the climb. My climbing mentor told me that's what happens sometimes...so enjoy the process of retrieving your gear. It's all recreational climbing...the only difference now is you have a genuine purpose...get your gear back!
  • I'm still curious about braid line from the fishing store. I know that comes in all sorts of thicknesses, and they'll sell whatever quantity you want off the large spools.
How's that?
 
Zebco Kid said:
Hey Timberdonkey,

Thank you for the inquiry...and sorry for not following up as was requested.

  • The reel I purchased is awesome in terms of self-retrieval (spring loaded).
  • The reel is a bit heavy. When I look at Flushcut's photo above, it seems lighter...but maybe not.
  • The reel can hold way more line than I would ever need within the canopy. That being said, I just might be able to leave the throw cube in the bag sometimes if I just want to get going from some lower limbs.
  • The last thought tells me that I could afford a bit thicker line if I can find it.
  • The application of the line through the canopy worked great. However, I did get caught on a limb, and the extraction became the goal of the climb. My climbing mentor told me that's what happens sometimes...so enjoy the process of retrieving your gear. It's all recreational climbing...the only difference now is you have a genuine purpose...get your gear back!
  • I'm still curious about braid line from the fishing store. I know that comes in all sorts of thicknesses, and they'll sell whatever quantity you want off the large spools.
How's that?
Click to expand...
Great feedback, thanks!

I will say that I have not used it as throwline but being a serious fisherman, I am very familiar with braided line. That stuff would be a nightmare in the tree… it is so supple that I’m sure it would tangle pretty bad and it would also cut into the tree pretty bad while trying to pull through a union.

I wonder if you could fit enough zing-it on a fly reel for canopy work or if you really do need to go thinner. I still plan to pull out the cube on most climbs, just looking to set something up for advancing.
 
I think folks are successful with zing-it...depending on the size of the arbor (reel - don't want to confuse the arborists!).

I could only get about 30' of my regular throwline on my reel. I wanted 50'. We continue to explore, play, innovate.


Cheers.
 
Zebco Kid said:
I think folks are successful with zing-it...depending on the size of the arbor (reel - don't want to confuse the arborists!).

I could only get about 30' of my regular throwline on my reel. I wanted 50'. We continue to explore, play, innovate.


Cheers.
Click to expand...
I also saw a cool video somewhere of a guy using an Irwin speed line (chalk box) and have though about messing with that. Chalk line is rather supple compared to dyneama throw line though too And I could see it becoming a tangled mess in the canopy as well
 
Timberdonkey_059 said:
I also saw a cool video somewhere of a guy using an Irwin speed line (chalk box) and have though about messing with that. Chalk line is rather supple compared to dyneama throw line though too And I could see it becoming a tangled mess in the canopy as well
Click to expand...
I actually tried that. I think a lot of people do it. On mine, the plastic gear stripped out when I encountered a bit of tension on the line, and tried to pull it. My fault for sure. Tried to find something a bit more durable.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

New threads New posts

Kask Stihl NORTHEASTERN Arborists Wesspur TreeStuff.com Teufelberger Westminster X-Rigging Teufelberger
Back
Top Bottom