Iv had a couple of breaks on the Korda IQ so lost all confidence in it. I'm just wondering what good alternatives there is out there. Iv been looking at the esp ghost but is they anything else?
In reply to Post #1
Ghost is good stuff, although I'm surprised you've broken iq. When you say break, what's happened?
Ghost is good stuff, although I'm surprised you've broken iq. When you say break, what's happened?
Both times in the middle of the rig when playing a fish. It's possible it's been cut on a snag but Iv lost all confidence init as I can't say for definite
In reply to Post #3
You should be able to tell how it's gone chap by looking at the bit you have left. Generally if it's gone on a snag it will be fairly clean cut or show signs of abrasion, if it's just snapped will show signs of stretch. But if you insist on a change then go for the esp gear, they don't do rubbish
You should be able to tell how it's gone chap by looking at the bit you have left. Generally if it's gone on a snag it will be fairly clean cut or show signs of abrasion, if it's just snapped will show signs of stretch. But if you insist on a change then go for the esp gear, they don't do rubbish
In reply to Post #1
My advice would be to consider a totally different hook link material , something that won't break as easy !
My advice would be to consider a totally different hook link material , something that won't break as easy !
In reply to Post #1
I've never had problems with iq. However as others have said, you may be getting cut off. If so you need to look at a much more abrasion resistant hooklink. Have you noticed any wear on your mainline near the hooklink?
I've never had problems with iq. However as others have said, you may be getting cut off. If so you need to look at a much more abrasion resistant hooklink. Have you noticed any wear on your mainline near the hooklink?
used soft Ghost for years, never had a problem
In reply to Post #7
Had mine go acouple of times without a good reason in the middle of my stiff rig last year so have stopped using it gone back to black or white amnisa deepending on the lake bed.
Had mine go acouple of times without a good reason in the middle of my stiff rig last year so have stopped using it gone back to black or white amnisa deepending on the lake bed.
In reply to Post #8
I also has an issue with the Ghost snapping. In fact it's the only link I've ever had a problem with snapping. Was a long time ago now, maybe just a bad batch but I though it was useless tbh.
The IQ is decent imo.
I also has an issue with the Ghost snapping. In fact it's the only link I've ever had a problem with snapping. Was a long time ago now, maybe just a bad batch but I though it was useless tbh.
The IQ is decent imo.
In reply to Post #7
will say I test every hooklink I tie to 80% of BS before use with scales and don't ever recall one breaking but I've probs only got through maybe 3 spools so perhaps I've been lucky
will say I test every hooklink I tie to 80% of BS before use with scales and don't ever recall one breaking but I've probs only got through maybe 3 spools so perhaps I've been lucky
In reply to Post #1
Seagar fluorocarbon. Look on eBay. 19lb or 23lb is best. I use both
Seagar fluorocarbon. Look on eBay. 19lb or 23lb is best. I use both
Seagur always reliable
Have a look at rigmarole camH2o , used it for some time and never had a problem with it .....or as others have said ESP ghost
In reply to Post #13
I had the same with IQ breaking, it seems abit hit or miss?
Don't use it any more.
Try Gardener Trick Link maybe?
I had the same with IQ breaking, it seems abit hit or miss?
Don't use it any more.
Try Gardener Trick Link maybe?