i have been using the sort of in fashion combi multi rig recently and really getting on well with it, but do find using shrink tubing a bit of a faff, especially if i haven't got my kettle with me.
Does anyone use silicon tubing to cover the eye of the hook which is tight enough not to slip, but enough to get over the eye? i have tried a couple of different styles and i cannot get it to go over the eye of any size 4 or 6 hooks i use
Does anyone use silicon tubing to cover the eye of the hook which is tight enough not to slip, but enough to get over the eye? i have tried a couple of different styles and i cannot get it to go over the eye of any size 4 or 6 hooks i use
In reply to Post #1
If your using a multi rig then you don't use any sort of tubing on the eye?
If your using a multi rig then you don't use any sort of tubing on the eye?
In reply to Post #2
It sounds like he is using a stripped section of braid for the loop, the 0.75 esp tubing is ok but i have also used some line aligners the pb products ones have been good for me
It sounds like he is using a stripped section of braid for the loop, the 0.75 esp tubing is ok but i have also used some line aligners the pb products ones have been good for me
In reply to Post #1
I have used a piece of silicone tube to help keep the loop in place when using the multi rig.
I often use it with supple braid so it needs some silicone to prevent slipping. A piece about 1.5 to 2cm long is about right, with 1/3 below the eye and 2/3 over and above the eye, this helps extend the shank and improve anti ejection.
I have used a piece of silicone tube to help keep the loop in place when using the multi rig.
I often use it with supple braid so it needs some silicone to prevent slipping. A piece about 1.5 to 2cm long is about right, with 1/3 below the eye and 2/3 over and above the eye, this helps extend the shank and improve anti ejection.
yep, just looking for suggestions on tubing
i have tried the 0.75mm and it is an absolute ball ache to push over the eye of a size 4 kurv
i have tried the 0.75mm and it is an absolute ball ache to push over the eye of a size 4 kurv
In reply to Post #5
So try the 1.0mm tubing
So try the 1.0mm tubing
In reply to Post #3
So not the multi rig then?! The multi has no tube and uses coated braid to prevent slipping
So not the multi rig then?! The multi has no tube and uses coated braid to prevent slipping
If your stripping the coating which is not really what you want to do with the multi as stated the stiff coated section is what helps it from slipping unless under tension when you've hooked the fish you can trap the hooklink with a small hookbead top side of the eye (back of hook).
Pass your doubled over section through the eye then next hookbead on a baiting needle then ring or rig swivel then pass over the hookpoint pull to position and lock hookbead on eye of the hook .
Pass your doubled over section through the eye then next hookbead on a baiting needle then ring or rig swivel then pass over the hookpoint pull to position and lock hookbead on eye of the hook .
In reply to Post #7
Its just a slip d that the hook can be quickly changed on, i use it for wafters or bottom baits
Its just a slip d that the hook can be quickly changed on, i use it for wafters or bottom baits
In reply to Post #5
Which make have you tried? a lot of those for sale are completely different, i would be very surprised if you couldn't get the esp version in 0.75 or 1mm to fit a size 4 hook, i have used the 0.75mm esp silicon tube on many size 2 and 4 hooks
Which make have you tried? a lot of those for sale are completely different, i would be very surprised if you couldn't get the esp version in 0.75 or 1mm to fit a size 4 hook, i have used the 0.75mm esp silicon tube on many size 2 and 4 hooks
In reply to Post #9
Yes mate I know that, so not the multi rig then lol
Yes mate I know that, so not the multi rig then lol
Didn't realise the rules of a multi rig stated the coating had to be left on the braid.. assumed it was just the mechanism of no real knot and being able to slide to hook off and on using the loop.
Been trying the .75 ESP stuff but I'll give 1mm a go. Didn't want to be buying multiple packets which might not work, but we'll try that
Been trying the .75 ESP stuff but I'll give 1mm a go. Didn't want to be buying multiple packets which might not work, but we'll try that
In reply to Post #12
Seriously dont worry about what anyone else thinks
If you want to use silicone use it
Korda silicone doesn't go anywhere near an esp or thinking anglers size 5 hook lol
I Just bought esp .5 and .75 to try for myself
Seriously dont worry about what anyone else thinks
If you want to use silicone use it
Korda silicone doesn't go anywhere near an esp or thinking anglers size 5 hook lol
I Just bought esp .5 and .75 to try for myself
ESP .75 fits mate as that's what is use, strong reliable and 2m last an age
In reply to Post #14
A multi rig alone is not made from coated braid . It can be anything -the multi part is within the use of the loop (ref its real originator Mike Kavanagh).
Could use a hook bead to prevent slip and the loop closing.
A multi rig alone is not made from coated braid . It can be anything -the multi part is within the use of the loop (ref its real originator Mike Kavanagh).
Could use a hook bead to prevent slip and the loop closing.