For a spin halyard I use a 1/8 inch Vectron spliced to a 1/4 inch Conception. The Vectron offers zero stretch while the conception is nice for the crew to work with. It is also nice to see the splice coming down the mast while hoisting so you know exactly how far you have to go before the chute is made. I have the line made so the splice stops right at the swivel block on the mast.

To make rigging the spinnaker easier...do not unrig. I keep my spinnaker in the snufferbag, halyards, tacks and sheets attached. I put the boat on the trailer before removing the spinpole. I cover the snuffer with a bag when I put it in the catbox. The lines dangle out the lid and that is that. It takes me about 2 minutes to put the pole on using caribeeners at the bridle tang. When pole is installed so is the spinnaker.

If you would like an easy way to get your retrieval line through the bag. I use a stopper ball. Tie this to the end of the line after you have laced it through any grommet you need to. Pinch the bag between your index finger and thumb with the ball on the front. Then like a zipper run your pinched fingers to the front and pull the ball attached to the line out.

Later,
Dan