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My rep with double braid is spotty. Some good ones, some I just couldn't do. 
In Response To: The braid to chain splice is not that tough 
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() What the secret is to a consistent double braid splice is lost on me. Is the equipment? Is it the size of the line? What the heck is it? In the interim I use 3 strand nylon....it's not just a good idea, it's all I can seem to figure out. 
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- Let's talk anchor rodes!
- You will of course be bombarded
- Never heard of it. I'm thinking of reducing my chain.
- Nylon 3 strand vs Polyester braid
- The braid to chain splice is not that tough
- My rep with double braid is spotty. Some good ones, some I just couldn't do.
- My rep with double braid is spotty. Some good ones, some I just couldn't do.
- Why not have the best of both worlds...
- The braid to chain splice is not that tough
- There is no doubt that 3-strand
- Nylon 3 strand vs Polyester braid
- rope/chain
- How about nylon plait?
- You have 15'+ tides up there
- I went all chain years ago and have been happy with it
- Where you are...
- Side note: I was reading Chapman's last night
- I've been using
- David, what is your boat? I ask because you mention weight in the bow.
