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Been using the Drennan Sinkbraid for some years and I've found out that they have discontinued it which is a great shame.

Been using it in the 8lb BS for some years and cant fault it. Bought their replacement gravel brad, but it feels a lot different.

Looking for a weedy coloured sinking braid in 8lb BS if anyone has come recommendations.
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I stocked up on Sinkbraid.

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davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 08:24 -
I stocked up on Sinkbraid.

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Whatto sell me a spool :worthy:
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I've no 8lb.
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davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 08:59 -
I've no 8lb.
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Re: Hooklink Braid

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Braid (PE) is bouyant and impervious so some material has to be added to the exterior to make it sink.
I would try pulling normal (dry) braid through a lump of tungsten putty a few times to produce your own 'sinking braid'.

I would try it for you but dont have any putty.
If you try it and it works, let us know.
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Have you tried any of the ESP braids, Jason?
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Re: Hooklink Braid

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davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 09:15 -
Have you tried any of the ESP braids, Jason?
Not yet.....any suggestion on which one Dave?

Also been looking at the Kyston Merlin and the Gardner Target Speciskins....can find plenty of review on the Kryston but not many on the Gardner.
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I can't think which ESP braid I tried. I'm not keen on Merlin. But to be honest I don't think it matters much to the fish which braid you use. I use Mason Tigerbraid - which is a mainline - for barbel!
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Pay loads for some Korda stuff Jas,pukka!😁
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Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers :scratch:

I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else :shrug: im probably wrong.
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Andrew Croft wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -
Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers :scratch:

I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else :shrug: im probably wrong.
In theory hooklink braids are flatter (that was Krystons big marketing strategy in the early days) - but with very thin braids it's irrelevant.
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Andrew Croft wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -
Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers :scratch:

I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else :shrug: im probably wrong.
There's an explanation on fish safety by dave Chilton somewhere on the net where he describes how his hooklinks flatten under pressure from the lips and avoids the cutting issue.
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suffolk si wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 10:36 -
Pay loads for some Korda stuff Jas,pukka!😁
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Most Korda boys catch double figure tench and don't even have to weigh them too JasπŸ˜‚
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Nobby C wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:01 -
Andrew Croft wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -
Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers :scratch:

I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else :shrug: im probably wrong.
There's an explanation on fish safety by dave Chilton somewhere on the net where he describes how his hooklinks flatten under pressure from the lips and avoids the cutting issue.
I know Dave, and he's a good salesman. :smile:
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suffolk si wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:18 -
Most Korda boys catch double figure tench and don't even have to weigh them too JasπŸ˜‚
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suffolk si wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:18 -
Most Korda boys catch double figure tench and don't even have to weigh them too JasπŸ˜‚
The only tench they catch are doubles.
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davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:38 -
Nobby C wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:01 -
Andrew Croft wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -
Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers :scratch:

I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else :shrug: im probably wrong.
There's an explanation on fish safety by dave Chilton somewhere on the net where he describes how his hooklinks flatten under pressure from the lips and avoids the cutting issue.
I know Dave, and he's a good salesman. :smile:
If you know him get him on here and he can tell everyone. :thumbs:
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Nobby C wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 12:10 -
davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:38 -
Nobby C wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 11:01 -
Andrew Croft wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -
Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers :scratch:

I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else :shrug: im probably wrong.
There's an explanation on fish safety by dave Chilton somewhere on the net where he describes how his hooklinks flatten under pressure from the lips and avoids the cutting issue.
I know Dave, and he's a good salesman. :smile:
If you know him get him on here and he can tell everyone. :thumbs:
Not seen Dave for a few years now or I would.
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AndyLarkins wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 12:16 -
+1 I like that stuff!
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That's +2 isn't it ? :scratch:
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OOPS!!!

Delete one please Croftus!!
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Jason Skilton wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13 2018 08:07 -
Been using the Drennan Sinkbraid for some years and I've found out that they have discontinued it which is a great shame.

Been using it in the 8lb BS for some years and cant fault it. Bought their replacement gravel brad, but it feels a lot different.

Looking for a weedy coloured sinking braid in 8lb BS if anyone has come recommendations.
Is it the drennan super specialist sink braid you are after?
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Yup thats the one
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Isn't the ESP sink link braid the same?

https://www.bristolangling.com/esp-sink-link-braid.html

ESP and Drennan are one and the same I believe!
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Jason Skilton wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15 2018 18:18 -
Yup thats the one
I might have a spool knocking around. If I have you can have it for a few quid.

I remember it being a browny colour.
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Re: Hooklink Braid

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I'm usually allergic to F*X, but the last few seasons I've used their Reflex hook length braid in 15lbs for tench and bream. It's nice and soft, sinks far better than Merlin and is a dull weedy green colour for those who are concerned about such things.
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