[akajack]

Trying to splice used 3/4" nylon double braid. First step was to soak the line in diluted fabric softener. This seemed to really help loosen the line, and made it feel like new line.
The problem is, after finishing the splice, what was supposed to be a loop of 16", is a loop of 12", but with the right amount of cover, there is way too much slack or extra cover in the loop area.
I used the instructions from Brion's Working Rope Field Guide for a double braid splice.
I have spliced plenty of double braid dacron and high tech line, without any issues, but never nylon, or anything this large in diameter.
Any ideas on a fix for next time?
Thanks.
Rick