Can anyone recommend me a decent semi-stiff coated braid, preferably in a nice brown? I have used the Korda gear and it was great but always busted open on knotting, creating a soft spot right where I needed a semi-stiff spot (oh ahh!) Any ideas? I don't get through loads so a spool will last a while
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Esp tungsten semi stiff
Esp tungsten semi stiff
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Jelly wire from pbproducts!
Jelly wire from pbproducts!
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Another vote for the ESP semi stiff tungsten loaded.
Another vote for the ESP semi stiff tungsten loaded.
I don't like the ESP stuff , slide a sinker on and it breaks the coating. Much prefer the Gardner ultra sink and Nash Skin link. Neither of them break the coating on the sinkers or knots
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I have never had that issue and I use the German rig alot with a sinker slid near eye of the hook
I have never had that issue and I use the German rig alot with a sinker slid near eye of the hook
I use either Korda n trap semi stiff or thinking anglers tungskin (my favourite) bit pricey but worth it
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The bank tackle stuff is good, I use that or the esp /thinking anglers ones if I'm not steaming
The bank tackle stuff is good, I use that or the esp /thinking anglers ones if I'm not steaming
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Yeah I like the stuff bar this. Maybe it's a dud batch. It's thinner diameter than the Nash one also so I thought It would be less prone.
Yeah I like the stuff bar this. Maybe it's a dud batch. It's thinner diameter than the Nash one also so I thought It would be less prone.
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I use crimps on15lb pb jelly wire. Does anyone know if the 35lb is stiffer than the 15lb
I use crimps on15lb pb jelly wire. Does anyone know if the 35lb is stiffer than the 15lb
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Although it's barley noticeable due to the thicker braid that comes with a 35lb breaking strength, it's a bit stiffer.
Although it's barley noticeable due to the thicker braid that comes with a 35lb breaking strength, it's a bit stiffer.
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Esp semi stiff is good. Only problem I've had with sinkers is when I've forgotten to wet the coating first. The tungskin i find too supple, even in the higher breaking strains. The esp stuff also has darker marks added to help break it up when on the lake bed. Saves Messing around with marker pens.
Esp semi stiff is good. Only problem I've had with sinkers is when I've forgotten to wet the coating first. The tungskin i find too supple, even in the higher breaking strains. The esp stuff also has darker marks added to help break it up when on the lake bed. Saves Messing around with marker pens.
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ESP Tungsten Loaded, it's all I use for my edge fishing with bottom baits / wafters, I don't bother with sinkers just a blob of putty does what's required, 4 turn grinner to the swivel.
ESP Tungsten Loaded, it's all I use for my edge fishing with bottom baits / wafters, I don't bother with sinkers just a blob of putty does what's required, 4 turn grinner to the swivel.
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ESP tungsten semi stiff all day long mate. Nothing co.es close in my opinion for quality.
ESP tungsten semi stiff all day long mate. Nothing co.es close in my opinion for quality.
ESP tungsten semi stiff for me too.