nocking point material

[Mike VanBuren]

What material has worked out best for you with tying on nocking points? I'm looking for something that's durable and adjustable until the height is set.

[Curtis Haden]

One of the things that Bobby Graham always did, was to send (along with your new string) a 10-12" long piece of FF string material to use for a tie-on nocking point.  That's the best stuff I've found yet...

[Mike VanBuren]

I tried B-50 but wanted to hear more about the FF. Thanks.

[Mo. Huntin]

Spider wire braided fishing line or a piece of an old string.

[Curtis Haden]

Come to think of it, the stuff Bobby always sent may have been B50.  I never took the time to tie an "adjustable" nock point.  Just used a half-knot, wrap a couple times, nuther half-knot, etc.  I always put a little dab of CA glue on it when I get it to the right size, and mine have lasted a long time.

Back to the "adjustable" part... I use waxed dental floss when tuning.  Tie one off, tune, cut if off if adjustments are needed, and another is quick and easy.  Once a new string is settled in and I've got it where I want it, then i switch to the string material.  FWIW...

[vermonster13]

I use B50. Tie a half hitch then alternate some overhand knots and tie off with a square not and burn the ends off with a lighter. Twists up and down the serving no problem.

[Mike VanBuren]

I made mine too big with B-50 and it bunched up when twisting up the serving. I just need to try it another time or two. The temporary dental floss is a good idea too. I never thought of Spider Wire and it's in my tackle box.

[Bjorn]

I use dental floss and when the location is permanent a drop of Superglue will make it good for a very long time.

[Pat B]

I use dental floss also, both waxed and unwaxed. Artificial sinew should work well too. Not much difference than waxed dental floss.

[Chris Surtees]

I use the BCY nock point tying thread.