Hi,
I always noticed that when using coated hook links they always strip when tightening knots down. The knots I'm using are the figure 8 loop and 5 turn grinner.
Any ideas how to stop it?
Thanks
I always noticed that when using coated hook links they always strip when tightening knots down. The knots I'm using are the figure 8 loop and 5 turn grinner.
Any ideas how to stop it?
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
I noticed this with fox camotex I borrowed to tie a rig up
Thought it was wierd as none of mine do it
I noticed this with fox camotex I borrowed to tie a rig up
Thought it was wierd as none of mine do it
In reply to Post #1
Certain brands do that I'm afraid I'm assuming you are wetting the knots before pulling them down but certain brands still do it like Avid and Fox in my experience, I just don't use them brands anymore
Certain brands do that I'm afraid I'm assuming you are wetting the knots before pulling them down but certain brands still do it like Avid and Fox in my experience, I just don't use them brands anymore
In reply to Post #1
Had that years ago but don't use those brands anymore. From memory I used to dab the knott with cooking oil to lubricate and bed it down slowly without stripping
Had that years ago but don't use those brands anymore. From memory I used to dab the knott with cooking oil to lubricate and bed it down slowly without stripping
In reply to Post #1
Had that problem yesterday with N Trap never happened before.
Had that problem yesterday with N Trap never happened before.
In reply to Post #1
Which coated hook link is it?
I've been using ESP Tungsten Loaded and had no problems whatsoever with 4 turn grinner.
Maybe go real slow when tightening down the knot with plenty of saliva.
Which coated hook link is it?
I've been using ESP Tungsten Loaded and had no problems whatsoever with 4 turn grinner.
Maybe go real slow when tightening down the knot with plenty of saliva.
In reply to Post #1
bed them down a bit slower and use plenty of saliva.
bed them down a bit slower and use plenty of saliva.
In reply to Post #7
Esp don't split/fray on knots it's brilliant.. used to swear by jelly-e-wire untill I got a spool of esp
Esp don't split/fray on knots it's brilliant.. used to swear by jelly-e-wire untill I got a spool of esp
In reply to Post #8
Interesting, I think Atomic jelly wire is the best out there, esp is okay but for me not as good as jelly wire.
Interesting, I think Atomic jelly wire is the best out there, esp is okay but for me not as good as jelly wire.
ESP for me. 👍
In reply to Post #9
The atomic one I found the coating comes off/splits too easily.
The atomic one I found the coating comes off/splits too easily.
I got so peed off with this happening I just stopped using coated braids years ago. Now use combi rigs/ fluoro/ braid. Too frustrating tying a rig then it's ruined when you tighten the last knot.
In reply to Post #12
I was like that, then I saw hydrolink
I was like that, then I saw hydrolink
In reply to Post #1
. . .Jel- E-Wyre . . lovely stuff
. . .Jel- E-Wyre . . lovely stuff
In reply to Post #14
Try a palomar knot instead.
Try a palomar knot instead.
In reply to Post #15
The spotted fin coated braid is really good , better than n trap
I bought up a few reels before they stop selling it
It dosnt get any mention anywhere
The esp stuff is also very good
The spotted fin coated braid is really good , better than n trap
I bought up a few reels before they stop selling it
It dosnt get any mention anywhere
The esp stuff is also very good
In reply to Post #16
They are still selling it Steve. You can buy direct from their website, currently got it with a little discount off too.
They are still selling it Steve. You can buy direct from their website, currently got it with a little discount off too.
In reply to Post #17
Thank Charlie but I already have a lifetime supply lol
It is good dosnt beak at knots and does everything a coated braid
should do
Thank Charlie but I already have a lifetime supply lol
It is good dosnt beak at knots and does everything a coated braid
should do
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