I am looking for recommendations for a hook length for surface fishing,
I use to use braid but i can not use it on the water i am currently fishing,
I have tried Stroft GTM @ 9.4lb but have had it snap on me a couple of times and have lost confidence in that can anyone recommend anything looking at a 12lb to 15lb breaking strain that floats
Thanks
I use to use braid but i can not use it on the water i am currently fishing,
I have tried Stroft GTM @ 9.4lb but have had it snap on me a couple of times and have lost confidence in that can anyone recommend anything looking at a 12lb to 15lb breaking strain that floats
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Can't beat drennan double strength for floater hooklinks imo
Can't beat drennan double strength for floater hooklinks imo
In reply to Post #2
What Ian said
What Ian said
Thanks and a result as i have found some in my tackle bag
In reply to Post #1
Forget Double Strength - old tech / too weak IME and a pig to knot without absolute care; Nash NXT Zig Flo is ok but for longer links this season I've been using Gardner HD Floater and its a much more reliable product especially on smash takes . . .
Forget Double Strength - old tech / too weak IME and a pig to knot without absolute care; Nash NXT Zig Flo is ok but for longer links this season I've been using Gardner HD Floater and its a much more reliable product especially on smash takes . . .
In reply to Post #5
Totally right -never understood its following other than sheep follow TH!
Always used Pro gold GLT. Supple and soft but strong. Also use PB control 11lb. Just as good.
Totally right -never understood its following other than sheep follow TH!
Always used Pro gold GLT. Supple and soft but strong. Also use PB control 11lb. Just as good.
In reply to Post #6
Sheep? Behave. I've been using it for decades, before th was even prominent. It's a bloody good line. The Gardner stuff is decent for the mainline, but not so much for hooklinks. The korda stuff is alright, as is the Nash. But the double strength is what I always go back to. If it ain't broke......
Sheep? Behave. I've been using it for decades, before th was even prominent. It's a bloody good line. The Gardner stuff is decent for the mainline, but not so much for hooklinks. The korda stuff is alright, as is the Nash. But the double strength is what I always go back to. If it ain't broke......
In reply to Post #7
lol - but it is broke and always has been! 8/10 knots pig tail unless you caress the knot like a swedish masseur - lack of stretch also means its snaps easily on violent takes; double cr*p rather than double strength in my experience -much better lines out there!
lol - but it is broke and always has been! 8/10 knots pig tail unless you caress the knot like a swedish masseur - lack of stretch also means its snaps easily on violent takes; double cr*p rather than double strength in my experience -much better lines out there!
In reply to Post #8
If you think it's a pig to knot, maybe it's your knot tying to blame? I can honestly say ive never had it snap on a take either. It's been many many people's go to for many years. You're own experiences are in the minority I can assure you.
If you think it's a pig to knot, maybe it's your knot tying to blame? I can honestly say ive never had it snap on a take either. It's been many many people's go to for many years. You're own experiences are in the minority I can assure you.
I used Double Strength when it was all that was available. I prefer the newer generation of floating nylons and use the 10lb Nash stuff now. Double strength is pre-stretched (hence double bs for stated diameter), not a fan of pre stretched low diameter lines around Lilly pads and weed.
In reply to Post #9
My knots are fine - over 40yrs of practice means I'm a knot ninja - however DS is not the easiest line to work with and knot types are limited due to its make up - I challenge anyone to tie a perfect Palomar with it first time with zero issues . . .each to their own and good luck - better products out there!
My knots are fine - over 40yrs of practice means I'm a knot ninja - however DS is not the easiest line to work with and knot types are limited due to its make up - I challenge anyone to tie a perfect Palomar with it first time with zero issues . . .each to their own and good luck - better products out there!
In reply to Post #11
I never have issue with knotting it , and I also use the Palomar.
I never have issue with knotting it , and I also use the Palomar.
In reply to Post #12
You must be a knot God!
You must be a knot God!
In reply to Post #13
I wouldn't go that far, but I do take a lot of care with them. That goes with any material, not just double strength. It's pretty much the only thing that can fail that we as anglers actually do (as opposed to a material failure) so it pays to be extra careful with them.
I wouldn't go that far, but I do take a lot of care with them. That goes with any material, not just double strength. It's pretty much the only thing that can fail that we as anglers actually do (as opposed to a material failure) so it pays to be extra careful with them.
In reply to Post #7
Same as you Ian, never had any issues with DS, knots I have used with it have been palomar and grinner never had one give that I can remember but I do prefer a beach caster rig if I can not a surface line
Same as you Ian, never had any issues with DS, knots I have used with it have been palomar and grinner never had one give that I can remember but I do prefer a beach caster rig if I can not a surface line