RC51,
It's in the article I did a while back, but I believe the lines are about 16 or 18 inches above the ground or water level. If you're not confident the bird can't get under the line I would run another one below it. As long as you create a barrier the bird cannot slip under or step over you are good to go.
You can run the lines at least 100 feet if they are taunt, and in a straight line. When the pond curves you'll probably have to put in another stake.
As far as how close to the water etc. you place your lines so the bird cannot get into the water or is able to strike anything in the water. I place mine close to the edge and sometimes even over the water a little if their are spawning beds there and the water is shallow enough the bird could possibly land in the water and wade on the other side of the lines.
It's really a simple concept.
Last edited by Cecil Baird1; 01/21/11 08:50 AM.
