{"product_id":"decoy-t-3-shrink-tube-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - T-3 SHRINK TUBE MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy T-3 Shrink Tube (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-3 is a heat shrink tube made for tackle rather than electrical work, used to protect and stiffen the base of an assist hook where the cord is whipped to the shank. Slid over the finished knot and shrunk with heat, it seals the whipping from abrasion, stops the cord fraying at the eye, and holds the hook at a set angle so it stands proud of the jig instead of collapsing against it. It is equally useful for tidying any knot or wrap on a jigging rig, and because it shrinks with a hair dryer or heat gun it is easy to work with at the bench — a standard item for anglers building their own assist rigs. This listing covers the 6.5 mm internal diameter in a 70 cm length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat shrink tube for protecting and reinforcing the base of assist hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeals the assist cord whipping against abrasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds the hook at a set angle on the jig for consistent hook-up posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrinks from 90°C; rated shrink ratio reached at approximately 115°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with a hair dryer or heat gun — no special tooling needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5 mm size supplied in a 70 cm length; made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut and slide first\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slide the tube onto the assist cord before you tie anything; once the loop is whipped and glued you cannot get it on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrink it gently\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use a hair dryer or heat gun and keep the tube moving in the airflow. A lighter works, but direct flame damages the assist cord and reduces its strength — never let the tube scorch or blister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch diameter to the build\u003c\/strong\u003e — The tube must slide over the finished knot before heat and still pull down tight afterwards. Katsuichi's guide puts 6.5 mm at the Cutlass JS-2 #6\/0 to #8\/0 class, but thicker cord, a bulkier whipping or a longer tube all shift the fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting hook angle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shrink the tube over the shank while holding the hook in the position you want; once cool it holds that angle through casting and retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Assist rigs for reef and drop-off jigging: amberjack, dogtooth tuna, giant trevally (gerepoh) and grouper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vertical and slow-pitch jig assists for amberjack, yellowtail, grouper and lingcod on both coasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard in slow pitch, offshore and shore jigging assist builds for buri, hiramasa, kanpachi and kue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kingfish and Spanish mackerel assists in Australia; king mackerel and GT on Gulf reefs; cod and pollack on North Atlantic jigging marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Fit Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutlass JS-2 class, #6\/0 to #8\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e699120365\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsuichi's full range also lists 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm (1 m lengths) and 5.5 mm (70 cm). The fit guide is a reference only — actual fit varies with assist line thickness, knot size and the length of tube used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssist hooks and assist cord for 100–300 g metal jigs in the #6\/0 to #8\/0 hook class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid rings such as the Decoy GP Ring R-6 and heavy split rings such as the R-5 or R-11 EX to complete the assist rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hair dryer or low-setting heat gun, plus a sharp blade for a clean square cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#6.5mm","offer_id":47491552510123,"sku":"699120365","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/699120_MAIN_DECOY_T3.png?v=1784860819","url":"https:\/\/dcfishing.store\/en-my\/products\/decoy-t-3-shrink-tube-made-in-japan","provider":"DC FISHING STORE INTERNATIONAL ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}