Turkshead knots, Butt Cord, Tuna Cord & Seiners Twine

Turkshead Knots, Butt Cord, Tuna Cord

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Polyester Butt Cord

Aprox 3/32" Diameter X 300' Spools. Used on "Deckhand" style rods in place of cork tape. Also used for "Rail Rods" by wrapping a 6"-8"
section of the blank between the reel seat and the foregrip, allowing the rod to be placed on the boat rail while fighting large fish,
preventing damage to the foregrip. Also used to wrap Plier handles, Knife handles, etc...
Does not need epoxy or varnish coating to prevent mildew.

Tired of trying to tie your own Turksheads?
Now you can finish off your Rod or Gaff with a classic Turkshead Knot that's pre-tied and ready to slip on and cinch down!

Stocked in Classic Black and available in Polyester or traditional Tarred Seiners Line. Tied to an
inside diameter of 1-3/8", these Knots can easily slide over the back of most rods into position
and then tightened snuggly using the enclosed, easy to follow photo instructions.
Larger diameters are available as a special order.

Custom Colors also available!
Any color of Poly Cord available in our store can be
custom tied to order. Scroll down to see available Poly
Cord colors.

There is an additional charge of $5 for custom colors
added to the prices shown for Black Knots below. Orders
for multiple knots of the same pattern and color will be
charged an extra $5 for the first knot, then additional
knots of the same color and pattern on the same order
will be priced the same as the Black knots shown below.
Two color combos (shown at right) are also available and
priced the same as a single color Custom Knot.

You must allow an additional 10-14 days for delivery on
custom orders.

Click Diagram to enlarge

The Anatomy of a
Turkshead Knot
Turkshead patterns are called out by two dimensions.
"Bights" and "Leads".

"Bights" are the bands that go around the cylinder
making up it's circumference. Smaller diameter rods,
pliers, etc... Generally work better with knots with a
lower number of bights.

"Leads" are the number of "columns" of cord that
make up the overall length of the cylinder.
An "8 lead" knot is twice the length
(front to back) as a "4 lead" knot. A "12 lead" knot is
three times the length of a "4 lead" knot, etc...

5X4 3/4" Length
$7.49

7X4 3/4" Length
$7.99

Available in the following materials

Polyester Braided Cord
3/32" Cord Diameter
"Fine" high luster look

#36 Tarred Seine Cord
5/64" Cord Diameter
For "Old School" Deckhand rods

#60 Tarred Seine Cord
7/64" Cord Diameter
"Coarse" for larger rods & gaffs

Twisted Nylon Seine Line - Tarred
"Traditional" Tuna Cord for Rod and Gaff Grips

Our tarred Seine Line is dyed under pressure for complete penetration and
lasting color. The twine is then uniformly coated with tar, making it stiff and
slightly tacky. Excellent knot holding qualities.

Poly Cord