Addendum to first post: a couple hours later:

It didn't take a light breeze more than an hour or so to wiggle the
tree limb and allow the weight to drop down a bit further. I grabbed it
with a pole and have completed that phase now.

But my question still stands. What is the recommended weight and line
for this type work, and are there any recommended techniques to get the
weight to drop down when friction of the tree limb tends to hold it?


Ed K7AAT