Unless the line is too small I serve the ends with waxed whipping line that is kept in a small spare parts and bits bag on board (shackles, clevis pins, split rings, etc.). I must be the only one that does it the old fashioned way. Anything under 1/4" o.d. is kind of impractical to whip. That's when I burn 'em with the Bic. That doesn't work well every time.