Hi Jack,
You are correct but this is why I want to include the torque part. When we lay out the legs, since there are different segments, we probably will not have the strand tightness being very consistent. At least I know that I am not consistent. Now there is a measurement device that measures cable tension. I see it used to measure the tension on control cables on bicycles. I doubt that one is made, however, to measure down to 4 pound fluorocarbon line or smaller threads.