Length of drop line

[philkasza]

I was wondering what the normal length of a drop line .
thanks Philip

[7810hunting]

I make mine 18-20'' long

[SadSams]

I make mine 30'' That way I have alittle more flexability to go around the tree from year to year.

[500592]

I also cut them 30

[adk1]

I have mine at 24" and 30". WIll be doing some 36" for my largest maples

[maple flats]

I do about 32".

[Cardigan99]

I go about 30" but like adk1, I'll go 36" for a larger tree.

[DrTimPerkins]

We normally do 36", sometimes a little longer on big trees. If you're using one-piece disposable spouts where you cut the spout off at the end of each season, longer is better.

[ennismaple]

Most of ours are 30" but I wish they were 36" to give more flexibility on taphole location year to year.

[allgreenmaple]

30'' on ours....

[Sunday Rock Maple]

We are at 36.

[danno]

36". 24" is fine for the first season or two, but within a couple of years you'll wish it was longer when you're reaching around the back of the tree to tap.

[gmcooper]

Back in 1988 I was making drops 18-24" ,then went to 24" min, then 28", now are 30-36" and probably will make most all of this years 36".