Anyone used this straight through with the loop for the D ? How does it behave compared to say TA Think link
In reply to Post #1
Haven't used myself mate but think it would be a little too stiff for a d-rig. It was made to be a boom, thats what gave it its name!
Haven't used myself mate but think it would be a little too stiff for a d-rig. It was made to be a boom, thats what gave it its name!
In reply to Post #1
Just compared 25lb Boom to 30lb Think Link as they are both 0.55mm diameter and boom is a lot stiffer. Think link is much more supple. Personally would keep Boom for what it's intended for but that's not to say it wouldn't work.
Just compared 25lb Boom to 30lb Think Link as they are both 0.55mm diameter and boom is a lot stiffer. Think link is much more supple. Personally would keep Boom for what it's intended for but that's not to say it wouldn't work.
In reply to Post #1
I've used ESP Stiff rigger for booms, chods and d rigs, much stiffer than boom so i don't seem the harm in using it personally. Can't comment on how the stuff knots as I normally crimp when it comes to Korda boom.
I've used ESP Stiff rigger for booms, chods and d rigs, much stiffer than boom so i don't seem the harm in using it personally. Can't comment on how the stuff knots as I normally crimp when it comes to Korda boom.
In reply to Post #4
Tied some D rigs with Korda IQ 15lb seems perfect for the job...
Do people do a loop at the swivel end or a knot straight to swivel ? Seen Gaz Fareham uses a double ring swivel but also seen Nigel sharp just uses a knot
Tied some D rigs with Korda IQ 15lb seems perfect for the job...
Do people do a loop at the swivel end or a knot straight to swivel ? Seen Gaz Fareham uses a double ring swivel but also seen Nigel sharp just uses a knot
In reply to Post #5
I always tie it direct to the swivel part of a standard ring swivel (with the ring on the leader, helicopter style) - or krimp it if using Boom. I like the idea of the double ring swivels (and use them for chods) but worry about them affording too much movement - can visualize the rig settling back down on top of the leader if picked up by a bird/ moved by crays etc
I always tie it direct to the swivel part of a standard ring swivel (with the ring on the leader, helicopter style) - or krimp it if using Boom. I like the idea of the double ring swivels (and use them for chods) but worry about them affording too much movement - can visualize the rig settling back down on top of the leader if picked up by a bird/ moved by crays etc
In reply to Post #6
This is my thinking too I've tied them straight to swivel 4 turn grinner on 15lb IQ just ordered some 20lb clear amnesia also to try after hearing the thinking anglers think link is a pain to straighten
This is my thinking too I've tied them straight to swivel 4 turn grinner on 15lb IQ just ordered some 20lb clear amnesia also to try after hearing the thinking anglers think link is a pain to straighten
In reply to Post #5
Agree 15 IQ is good with D,s,
Agree 15 IQ is good with D,s,