texasjohn
Super Member
Since there are nearby strainers, likely, some excess wire can be unwound from the strainer, the wire then tied together, then the fence re-tightened.
Splices for High Tensile Smooth Fencing Wire « Informed Farmers
The above link gives information on splicing. I highly recommend the figure 8 knot. If you use it and tighten the wire, then you have done as good a job as the owners would. Possible exception is that a slack wire can get caught somewhere along the fence and not pull tight again. You would need to walk/drive the entire fence to assure that the wire is in its correct position all the way.
Splices for High Tensile Smooth Fencing Wire « Informed Farmers
The above link gives information on splicing. I highly recommend the figure 8 knot. If you use it and tighten the wire, then you have done as good a job as the owners would. Possible exception is that a slack wire can get caught somewhere along the fence and not pull tight again. You would need to walk/drive the entire fence to assure that the wire is in its correct position all the way.