Line Management for your Motion Rig

If you’re like me, you’ve felt frustrated by the cord that comes pre-packaged with most jerk-rig kits. It’s thin, prone to breaking, and often comes wrapped on a tiny little handle that’s easily lost at the bottom of your blind. Here’s two easy changes that will make your jerk rig less frustrating and easier to manage.

Perhaps better suited for flying kites than pulling on decoys.

 Braided Nylon Line. Think paracord or the next-size down. You’ll be thankful for the high abrasion resistance, better hand, and variety of marsh-themed color choices.

Braided nylon line makes a better choice than the twisted cord (black).

Larger Handle. When each wrap takes up feet—instead of inches—you’ll have a faster time deploying and retrieving the cord. A larger handle makes it easier to keep track of, especially when it’s tossed into the blind/boat/decoy bag, or dropped in the water during early-morning setup.

Some PVC and paint makes a great floating line mender.

If you’re a motion-rig fan like we are, be sure to check out our Fieldcraft article on adding a Pivot Point to your kit. 

All the Best to You,

Jordan