Looking to trap the hair on the hook with some silicone tubing but every time I try to pass the hook through the tubing after getting it on the braid the hook point keeps catching on the braid and by the time I've got it through the rubber silicone is damaged. I'm using Korda 0.5 x 0.25 with a size 6 hook. Anyone recommend any other makes? Thanks.
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I found do it near the top part of the hooklength is easier as if it catches I have around 9 or 10 inches of good hooklink left then just slide it down
I found do it near the top part of the hooklength is easier as if it catches I have around 9 or 10 inches of good hooklink left then just slide it down
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If using coated braid do it at the coating area not the supple braid area. Them just slide it down to suit
If using coated braid do it at the coating area not the supple braid area. Them just slide it down to suit
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I do the same method as in post #3 when using coated braid or if using supple uncoated braid I put the silicone on the hook first and then pull the braid through with a micro splicing needle.
I do the same method as in post #3 when using coated braid or if using supple uncoated braid I put the silicone on the hook first and then pull the braid through with a micro splicing needle.
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Yep
Yep
I was trying it with just normal braid not the coated stuff. It doesn't help with dodgy eyesight lol I'll have another go cheers guys
It's very simple to do and never snags if you do it right. After you have threaded the braid through the small piece of tubing, pull the braid tight between finger and thumb at the points where it enters and exits the piece of tubing which should also then be pulled up tight against the tips of your finger and thumb. This has the effect of pulling the braid tight and up against the wall of the tubing inside. Once done, just carefully push the hook point through on the other side of the tubing to the braid.
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What Zack said.
What Zack said.
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I wanted to post this but couldn't find the words.
I wanted to post this but couldn't find the words.
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Why not use shrink tube to fix the hair on the hook?
Why not use shrink tube to fix the hair on the hook?
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Cheers zack, well explained I'll give that ago. Thanks
Cheers zack, well explained I'll give that ago. Thanks
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What I do when using tubing to trap the hair
What I do when using tubing to trap the hair
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Put the silicone on the hook first,pass a fine baiting needle through and pull your hook link back through with the needle.There is absolutely no chance of snagging anything and it is loads quicker and easier
Put the silicone on the hook first,pass a fine baiting needle through and pull your hook link back through with the needle.There is absolutely no chance of snagging anything and it is loads quicker and easier