STEP 1

Measure 14 crowns, or twists, from the line end and mark with a temporary wrap of tape around the line. Determine the eye size and mark with another wrap of tape.

STEP 2

Unlay the three strands to the first tape and either tape or heat seal the individual strand ends. Form the eye from right to left by bringing the two tape marks together. Take the center unlayed strand and tuck it toward you under the top strand in the main body of the line. Pull tight.

STEP 3

Turn the eye over toward you so you can see its other side. Take the left-hand unlayed strand, tuck it under the next strand in the line and pull it toward you. Keep strands pulled tight.

STEP 4

Turn the eye back to its original position and slightly away from you. Take the last unlayed strand and tuck it under the remaining strand in the line, next to the tape marker. Pull all of the strands toward you and snugly against the main body of the line.

STEP 5

Take one of the unlayed strands and pass it over, around and under the strand next to it, pull the end through toward you. Repeat this process with all unlayed strands for minimum of 5 tucks each. You will find that each unlayed strand will be forming a twist around one of the strands in the body of the line.

STEP 6

To taper the splice into the line, make 2 additional tucks with one strand and 1 additional tuck with a second strand, leaving the third strand as it is. This will leave a strand between each unlayed strand.

STEP 7

Cut off the remaining unlayed strands about 3/8 inch from the last tuck. Heat seal ends to prevent fraying, if desired. Smooth the splice by rolling it between your hands or under foot for large diameter lines.