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You folks know any way to soften up nylon rope that is stiff? What I have currently is 1/2 in. white nylon. It is not bad when it is wet, but dry, it is almost too stiff to use it to tie up to the dock. ps - maybe I am dreaming and I just need to replace it, but I thought I would ask...

Put it in a 5 gallon bucket with some water and some laundry fabric softener. It works well for cast nets so it should work for the rope.

If its stiff over 4 hours, take it too a doctor.

If its stiff over 4 hours, take it too a doctor

Sorry KarstRanger, I fought the urge to post that as long as I could.
Try the fabric softner, should work.

Reel Cowboy wrote:Sorry KarstRanger, I fought the urge to post that as long as I could.
Try the fabric softner, should work.

Might work in both cases.

Tom Keels wrote:Put it in a 5 gallon bucket with some water and some laundry fabric softener. It works well for cast nets so it should work for the rope.

Thanks guys, I knew I was asking for it when I asked this type of question... I probably should have posted it in "Off Topic" and the floodgates of humor would have really opened on me ! But seriously, I am worried that the softener scent will come off while trolling in the river and slow down the bite...

p.s. I'll try the fabric softener and let youall know how it works. KR

Tom Keels wrote:Put it in a 5 gallon bucket with some water and some laundry fabric softener. It works well for cast nets so it should work for the rope.

I tried soaking that 1/2 in. nylon line in laundry softener for a couple of days. But, it really didn't help. I guess I will just have to spring a whole $10 and buy some new line. Thanks for the suggestions