Bay Area Sportfishers

Fishing Knots, Rigs and Tips

Rope Care:

The care of ropes varies from total neglect: ignoring the end of a dock line, un-whipped, unraveling and trailing in the water, to the washing a climbing rope after every use and complaining if anyone even thinks about treading on it.

Modern good-quality rope, properly treated against UV damage, is extraordinarily resilient and lasts for many years. Indeed, attempts to show marked deterioration due to age, chemicals, and misuse are more remarkable for the strength preserved than for the damage done.

Protection:

Nevertheless, while modern ropes may be resilient to damage, the ends must still be protected against unraveling, and rope should be coiled, or kept, so that it is ready for use when needed: kink free, knot free, and twist free.