Hooklink Braid
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Hooklink Braid
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.
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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Re: Hooklink Braid
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.
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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Re: Hooklink Braid
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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Re: Hooklink Braid
Pay loads for some Korda stuff Jas,pukka!
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Andrew Croft wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -In theory hooklink braids are flatter (that was Krystons big marketing strategy in the early days) - but with very thin braids it's irrelevant.Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Andrew Croft wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -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.Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
suffolk si wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 10:36 -Pay loads for some Korda stuff Jas,pukka!
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Most Korda boys catch double figure tench and don't even have to weigh them too Jas
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Nobby C wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:01 -I know Dave, and he's a good salesman.Andrew Croft wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -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.Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
suffolk si wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:18 -Most Korda boys catch double figure tench and don't even have to weigh them too Jas
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suffolk si wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:18 -The only tench they catch are doubles.Most Korda boys catch double figure tench and don't even have to weigh them too Jas
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Re: Hooklink Braid
davelumb wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:38 -If you know him get him on here and he can tell everyone.Nobby C wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:01 -I know Dave, and he's a good salesman.Andrew Croft wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -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.Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Nobby C wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 12:10 -Not seen Dave for a few years now or I would.davelumb wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:38 -If you know him get him on here and he can tell everyone.Nobby C wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 11:01 -I know Dave, and he's a good salesman.Andrew Croft wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 10:48 -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.Is hooklength braid not different to mainline stuff given braids ability to slice through yer fingers
I dunno i never use it but im sure this is the case. Different weave or something else im probably wrong.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
AndyLarkins wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 12:16 -+1 I like that stuff!
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Re: Hooklink Braid
OOPS!!!
Delete one please Croftus!!
Delete one please Croftus!!
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Jason Skilton wrote: βFri Apr 13 2018 08:07 -Is it the drennan super specialist sink braid you are after?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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Re: Hooklink Braid
Yup thats the one
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Re: Hooklink Braid
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!
https://www.bristolangling.com/esp-sink-link-braid.html
ESP and Drennan are one and the same I believe!
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Re: Hooklink Braid
Jason Skilton wrote: βSun Apr 15 2018 18:18 -I might have a spool knocking around. If I have you can have it for a few quid.Yup thats the one
I remember it being a browny colour.
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Re: Hooklink Braid
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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