Re: [Paddlewise] floating line??

From: <MJKory_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 03:28:18 EDT
You need polypropylene rope. It is light and it floats! You can buy it at 
Home Depot or similar store, or at a Marine supply store. Mike

In a message dated 7/29/02 8:28:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bhansen2_at_twcny.rr.com writes:


> I need  to find a source of light line (1/4 inch or less diameter) which 
> floats. High breaking strength is not important, since this is not for 
> towing or similar purposes. Ideally the line should be more flexibile than 
> the braided yellow polyester stuff commonly sold at discount stores. (If 
> anyone's interested, I hope to use the line as a long leash with which to 
> keep my golden retriever dog from chasing ducks when she swims - she's a 
> great dog in all other respects, but she has no sense at all and I don't 
> want her "lost at sea".)
> 
> So - a light line less than 1/4 inch - where to buy or order? Thanks fro 
> any help - Bill Hansen
> 
> 


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