Tuna cord crimps ?

[TinnyTime]

Where can I find the slim brass/copper crimps for tuna cord ? like on the right.
These are sometimes call ferrules.

I only found these thick aluminum style locally. Don't fit my crimper.

I run 8 feet of tuna cord at the end of my downrigger, its 1/8".
Thanks

 

[hippaisland]

Just tie little bowlines! No need to mess with crimps in my opinion.

 

[CBsqrd]

I also prefer knots to crimps. The crimps wear away at the tuna cord where it meets the crimp. I use a figure eight loop.

I spent years looking for those slim style crimps. Finally found some this summer at Redden in Port Hardy.

 

[TinnyTime]

Just tie little bowlines! No need to mess with crimps in my opinion.

But the connection at the top of the tuna cord needs to fit thru the pulley of the downrigger.... wouldn't a knot be too bulky and jam ?

 

[hippaisland]

But the connection at the top of the tuna cord needs to fit thru the pulley of the downrigger.... wouldn't a knot be too bulky and jam ?

Nope they fit through no problem. I run a 6 foot tuna cord to a SS swivel at top that acts as stopper.

 

[CBsqrd]

For the tuna cord to braid connection I tie an Improved Albright knot with Rizzuto finish. Albright knot is another option, but I find it tougher to cinch down as the tuna cord isn’t as slippery as mono. Never had one fail (tough wood).

The doubled over tuna cord acts as the stopper and goes through the pulley nicely. I’ve had swivels fail when they’ve been stopper between the tuna cord and braid.

 

[Rain City]

For the tuna cord to braid connection I tie an Improved Albright knot with Rizzuto finish. Albright knot is another option, but I find it tougher to cinch down as the tuna cord isn’t as slippery as mono. Never had one fail (tough wood).

The doubled over tuna cord acts as the stopper and goes through the pulley nicely. I’ve had swivels fail when they’ve been stopper between the tuna cord and braid.

X2

 

[tightlines]

Pacific net and twine in Richmond should have them. I've bought from them before

 

[RiverBoy]

Redden in CR also has them. just did up a couple. think it’s a size B but don’t quote me on that

 

[Aquaholic]

PNT. A few locations to choose from.

 

[TinnyTime]

Great suggestions, thanks all

 

[Fixit]

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000ALJAE6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

copper crimps, not the super thin ones but they will fit your crimper and squish down nicely

 

[Brett83]

Go to a building store. I used to use tune cord and bought all the sizes at standard building supplies.

 

[Dogbreath]

Go to a building store. I used to use tune cord and bought all the sizes at standard building supplies.

Thanks that's something I have to do-I bought a 'variety pack' on EBay and while all the sizes are 'ok' they're all made a tad short and don't inspire confidence.

 

[TinnyTime]

Go to a building store. I used to use tune cord and bought all the sizes at standard building supplies.

At a building store eh ??? I'm suprised. In which department ?

 

[Brett83]

At a building store eh ??? I'm suprised. In which department ?

At standard lumber north van they are in the section with aircraft cables. We used the use them for railings quite a bit. Copper and aluminum

 

[Fixit]

American fishing wire #14F8 double barrel leader sleeves. they're copper with a blackened finish

 

[TinnyTime]

American fishing wire #14F8 double barrel leader sleeves. they're copper with a blackened finish

Fixit thank you !
Exactly what I was looking for. You win the prize

 

[Fixit]

Fixit thank you !
Exactly what I was looking for. You win the prize

no prob, but just a heads up, the crimpers in my pict are 24" swaging crimpers for steel cable up to 3/16". im sceptical that your crimpers would fit

 

[Dogbreath]

I like AFW products but they have been scarce on the market the past few years.