TUNA! cord substitute?

Salmonator · 07-06-2003, 07:43 PM

Is there anything available at home supply or industrial stores that will suffice for the real thing? Trying to save myself a trip to Oregon City tomorrow if possible. TIA... Joe

love2fish · 07-06-2003, 07:56 PM

Salmonator, I was thinking the same thing. I checked at Fisherman's at Delta Park today and they didn't have any tuna cord or 200# leader. I'm hoping Sportsmans Warehouse will have the supplies we need.

love2fish

Salmonator · 07-06-2003, 07:58 PM

Sportsmans Warehouse in Salem didn't sound like they had ever HEARD of tuna cord!

[ 07-06-2003, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: Salmonator ]

Threemuch · 07-06-2003, 08:03 PM

I used some white nylon cord that I got at west marine. It catches fish. Needs to be 200 pound test or better and at least 1/8 diameter. Stiffer lay is better than soft for tangles.

You will find that a cordage that meets all these criteria will cost more than tuna cord, almost certainly, so it might be worth the drive anyway.
KB

love2fish · 07-06-2003, 08:04 PM

Guess I might have to make another trip to Astoria this Friday. I went last Friday and found out they were closed for the holiday. Oh well, it was a nice drive.

Pitch Pocket · 07-07-2003, 06:42 AM

There is no reason to drive to Astoria. Just call them and order on the phone. They will mail it to you and it costs way less than a tank of gas.

Not sure if he is as versed in tuna, but I talked to Mark at Astoria for halibut supplies. He sent me the correct stuff and it was here overnight.

ANDYCOHO · 07-07-2003, 08:03 AM

I found some Decoy line(hunting section) that looks the exact same as Tuna cord. I bought some at Joes, 100' for $3.99. It only comes in black, but it's braided nylon 1/8 diameter.

Between 2 spools of line, 2 bungies and swivels I am into my 2 handlines for under $10.

I will give it a test on Tuesday and report back, but I cannot see the diferance between the Decoy line and the Tuna Cord.

crabbait · 07-07-2003, 06:55 PM

Headed to Astoria on Wednesday. Anybody need me to pick up anything??

ANDYCOHO · 07-08-2003, 07:11 PM

Quote:

I found some Decoy line(hunting section) that looks the exact same as Tuna cord.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Looks are deceiving!! Does not work!! I repeat does not work!!

Instant rat's nest the second it hit the water, oh well, at least I only wasted $7.98