Ballooning rookie
Submitted by Mike-Minutillo on Tue, 2015-11-17 15:48
Hey guys, heading to Wagoe next week. Looks like I should get some eastilies, if so Im gonna try my hand at balloning out some baits for some mackies. got a few questions for you guys
just wondering how you guys tie your balloon to your line? I heard you can use gromets or some thing so easy gas mixes can be altered.
What size hooks should I be using? Ive snelled up some 7/0 but someone told me to go bigger?
lastly, does any one know how much helium hire is in Gero
cheers guys
kknlk
Posts: 200
Date Joined: 30/12/08
Several ways to tie balloon
Several ways to tie balloon so that you can still add or let out gas. One is to use a piece of plastic tubing into which you slide thru the neck of the balloon with a string. This way you can pull the neck out to refill. Predrill a hole in the tubing for your balloon trace.
I use tarpon hooks 8/0 - 10/0 linked with single strand game wire.
good luck
DTrain
Posts: 486
Date Joined: 10/02/12
You can use a Uni knot to
You can use a Uni knot to make a loop then use it like a slip knot. It pulls up tight enough to seal off the balloon, but can also be wiggled loose if you want to put some more helium in or let some out.