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03-09-2017, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Does anyone have experience with the 49 Strand Stainless Steel Cable Black Vinyl Coated from catchalltackle.com? Link here.
I'm considering trying the 1.2mm 275lb for reef and either the 1.4mm 400lb or 1.6mm 480lb for bluewater including tuna. All are pretty thin for their breaking test strength and feel more like mono than cable so I'm wondering if they'll hold up. |
03-09-2017, 02:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
That looks quite interesting. I'd be curious how it performs. My only concern would be, can I cut the line in a sticky situation? But that's my concern whenever there is a mention of use of cable. $50 for 500' and 100 crimps is not bad though.
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03-09-2017, 02:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Yep very reasonable pricing. I can cut through the 275lb and 400lb without too much effort with the cutters I use. The 480lb pound is noticeably harder. I imagine it'll be difficult with a knife.
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03-09-2017, 03:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
That stuff looks good, thin and strong. I use cable on my hole guns which use one wrap. I never have to replace the shooting line. Sometimes the cable unwraps and pokes your hand, so I'll have to give this coated cable a try
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03-09-2017, 03:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Here is a whole bunch of coated cables.
http://www.sandinmanufacturing.com/coated-cable.asp Cutters would be essential equipment. |
03-09-2017, 03:37 PM | #6 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Yeah I bought a bunch of different diameters of that cable. I think it is the best stuff around ... will be giving it a try.
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03-09-2017, 04:46 PM | #7 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Used the 1.2 on my Denton 120 and 1.4 on my Albacore 130 in Costa Rica. Crimped it over the coating which is not like a normal cable coating, its somewhat imbedded in the strands. Shot cubera, wahoo, almaco jacks and had no issues. Bends better than 7 strand around the muzzle and line release. Coating has not even nicked the slightest which happens almost instantly with regular coated cable.
I've used it at home a few times shooting quite a few fish since and have not had any issues whatsoever. Good stuff. |
03-09-2017, 06:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Awesome thanks for the feedback. I'm going to try the 400lb for general bw and the 480lb when specifically targeting tuna.
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03-10-2017, 03:14 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
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Need to put those cables in the pool and test how they affect shaft flight! |
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03-10-2017, 08:36 AM | #10 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
I was a little skeptical of the crimping over the sheath as anyone would be, but I was going to Costa Rica the next day and had never tested it. I did double crimp for that reason.
But... we rigged it at Harry's house and crimped a 4" loop over the sheath to test it. We put the loop over Harry's trucks hitch ball and wrapped it around a 2" x 4". Harry and I both put our foot up on the bumper and pulled both ends of the board as hard as we could 2 or 3 times putting eye popping pressure on that crimp and it didn't even slide. That was the 1.2mm. |
03-10-2017, 11:01 AM | #11 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
I double crimped with this cable too just in case. I'm going to pool test my new Albacore 130 with Majd's handle mod in the next few days. I'll try hunt shafts with both the 400lb and 480lb line, and with and without a cable slip tip to see how they perform.
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03-10-2017, 11:33 AM | #12 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Wait, did you already have the product when you made this thread? Otherwise that is some fast shipping!
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03-10-2017, 12:55 PM | #13 |
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Use two crimps always with cable. 400lb is more than enough....Do a test and try a break it. Make a video so we all can laugh
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03-10-2017, 02:27 PM | #14 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Yep I already had all 3. I wasn't sure about it at first considering how thin it felt. Sounds like it's solid though and very reasonably priced at that.
Harry yes I'm on the fence about the 480lb but it feels like 300lb mono so I can't imagine it'll affect shaft performance too much. But then again what do I know I'll pool test both the 400lb and 480lb for kicks. |
03-10-2017, 03:48 PM | #15 |
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Re: Coated cable from catchalltackle.com
Now only need a pair of these, unless you want to try the ones from China. Or something smaller (added photo).
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