I've almost run out of my ESP tungsten soft and am looking to replace it with another very supple coated braid. The ESP stuff is the perfect suppleness, but I have found that the coating does fracture fairly easily. I would also like the brown to be a slightly lighter tone to match the clay bottom of my new syndicate.
A couple that I would love to hear feedback on is the Gardner Super Soft Ultra skin, or the TA Camsoft.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
A couple that I would love to hear feedback on is the Gardner Super Soft Ultra skin, or the TA Camsoft.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
In reply to Post #1
Where was the coating fracturing Steve, I never had an issue with the coating when I was using it but am sure someone else mentioned this? 4 Turn grinner at the swivel for me.
I don't have rigs in the lake for long periods so did wonder if it happens after prolonged submersion?
Have to say I've been very impressed with it and the semi-stiff version, use it in silt colour over all substrates.
Can't help with the other products, sorry.
Where was the coating fracturing Steve, I never had an issue with the coating when I was using it but am sure someone else mentioned this? 4 Turn grinner at the swivel for me.
I don't have rigs in the lake for long periods so did wonder if it happens after prolonged submersion?
Have to say I've been very impressed with it and the semi-stiff version, use it in silt colour over all substrates.
Can't help with the other products, sorry.
In reply to Post #1
ESP anchor braid in 20lb, uncoated and available in brown
ESP anchor braid in 20lb, uncoated and available in brown
In reply to Post #1
Hydro link micro is worth a look for that kind of presentation
I tend to just buy the green one and rub a bit of sediment in it to change the colour
Hydro link micro is worth a look for that kind of presentation
I tend to just buy the green one and rub a bit of sediment in it to change the colour
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Cheers Duggs, that's a good shout. I think I may even have a spool in the garage that I'd forgotten about 👍
Cheers Duggs, that's a good shout. I think I may even have a spool in the garage that I'd forgotten about 👍
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I used hydrolink exclusively for years, but I find I'm using the extreme or micro versions more now. I can't be arsed with coated braids anymore.
I used hydrolink exclusively for years, but I find I'm using the extreme or micro versions more now. I can't be arsed with coated braids anymore.
In reply to Post #6
Finskin by spotted fin is surprisingly good
Finskin by spotted fin is surprisingly good
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Cheers mate, I might give that a go. Does it straighten ok without steaming?
Cheers mate, I might give that a go. Does it straighten ok without steaming?
cant rate the TA braid enough.
i use the tungskin for margin work as it lays over the lake bed lovely.
i use the camskin as well and its just as supple.
i use the tungskin for margin work as it lays over the lake bed lovely.
i use the camskin as well and its just as supple.
I picked up a spool of the Spotted Fin soft stuff and I'm well impressed. Straightens nicely, nice and supple, and the coating doesn't break too easily as I found with the ESP soft.
In reply to Post #1
been experimenting with Gardner Vigilante, interesting material with the waxy coating over the braid might be worth a look.
been experimenting with Gardner Vigilante, interesting material with the waxy coating over the braid might be worth a look.
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👍🏻 Glad you liked it , never hear anyone mention it
It's as good as anything else IMO
I tend to use soft hook links and go up in diameter if I want it stiffer rig
If that makes sense😂
👍🏻 Glad you liked it , never hear anyone mention it
It's as good as anything else IMO
I tend to use soft hook links and go up in diameter if I want it stiffer rig
If that makes sense😂
In reply to Post #1
Atomic jel-e-wyre in 15lb, very subtle.
Atomic jel-e-wyre in 15lb, very subtle.
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Excellent product
Excellent product