Tapered splice
Bob,
If you have the ability to test a splice??? I would very much like to see how a tucked 12 strand spectra splice fairs. I don't know the correct name but it was the one I learned working on deck on fishing boats in AK and what I have used since. Essentially divide strands into two groups of six. Put one group through the core at the eye size. In pairs tuck strands down a parallel set of strands placing the tail of the previous under the one you are tucking. Tapering out at the end.
It seems keeping tension uniform is crucial to it coming out neat, not too much or too little. We use this splice on the boat I work on for winch hook etc with pretty severe usage and loading. Lines from 5/16" to 2". If the line comes from a supplier already splice it typically has the Brummel splice?? tucked back into the core.
Anyway just curious to know how the splice would hold up.
Thanks
Jake
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