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Start with 5/16" outer diameter clear vinyl tubing the desired length
of your floatline. 50 to 75 feet is a good length. Attach a vacuume
cleaner to one end with a near air tight seal (usind duct tape). Get
kite string and vacume it through the tubing. Attach 300 lb test tuna
cord, 1/8 in nylon or dacron line, or 2mm/3mm spectra to the kite string and pull it through with the kite string.
Attach 6mm barrel swivel to one end of cord with 2 crimps spaced
at lease 1/2" behind swivel and at least 1/2" apart from one another.
Attach the other end of cord to a stationary object. Insert
silicone rubber into end of tube and dip it into hot water to soften
the end. Pull the tube over the swivel until it passes the swivel
rotation line. Tie constricter knots between swivel and first crimp
and between two crimps. This holds the tube onto the end. Now relax
the line inside the tube and repeat at the other end to attach the
swivel. Put 1/2" heat-shrink tubing over each end and heat carefully
to shrink so as to protect the knots from abrasion. Trim tube around
swivel line so the swivel will turn properly. Attach clips to ends as
desired. Long-line clips and pigtail swivels both work well.
You can also use 3/8" outer diameter tubing with the larger diameter cord
and 8mm swivels for a heavier duty float line.
