Thanks Derek for the suggestion but for our purposes I really think the idea
of jointing lengths would be frowned upon.
From another source PowerPro braid has been suggested as being "near Zero
Stretch" and can be purchased in 100 metre lengths. Do you have any comments
on use of that?

Also it may help to know that we use a builder's chalk line (Stanley
Fatmax) to carry the line and it has a 3 to 1 gear for rapid rewind. I would
like to post a jpg picture of the "reel" with the fixed and sliding
measuring points so that you can see how it functions.

Is it in order to post a jpg file (443KB) to the group?
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Regards, Jack Sadie


"Derek" wrote in message
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"Jack Sadie" wrote in message
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I am a lawn bowls umpire and we are told to use fishing line for certain
measuring between bowls to find which is closest to the target. Sometimes
over a distance of as much as 10 or 15 metres the difference between 2
bowls is very close, say only 10 millimetres or less, so for accurate
measurement it is essential to have a line which does not stretch.

I went to a local shop (Watford, UK) and was sold "Dacron braided leader"
which was said to be non-stretch but in practice I have found this is far
from the case. So I am seeking really authoritative advice on what line
to buy as a replacement.

I need a minimum of about 45 metres in length (because on occasion we
also use a line pulled tight from one end of the bowls rink to the other
end), and I believe price is not really an issue - I don't want to spend
more than is necessary but would not jib at £25 if that is what it takes
to get something which really offers the minimum stretch. I need the full
identifying name so as not to get the wrong product.

If you cannot yourself advise, do you know a chap who can !!!
Thanks so much
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Regards, Jack Sadie

For fishing purposes nylon braid is sufficiently stretch free however I
think what you need is coated wire braid ( as used by the wreck lads for
shark conger etc) which has virtually no stretch - at least till 50lb+ of
angry fish leans on it I have not seen really long lengths tho' usually 20
metre is about the lot but you can attach them together with crimps have a
look at http://www.bestfishingtackle.co.uk/a...___Crimps.html or
http://www.ultimatepursuits.co.uk/pa...&product=59870
Derek