Anyone know a decent coated braid that is easy to straighten, doesn't curl up so easily?
Currently using the ESP semi stiff which I like but requires a kettle, and after a while loses its straightness.
Cheers, Dan.
Currently using the ESP semi stiff which I like but requires a kettle, and after a while loses its straightness.
Cheers, Dan.
In reply to Post #1
Atomic Jel-e-Wyre now it's back.
I've been using the ESP soft whilst I couldn't get hold of the atomic and found it pretty good. They'll never stay straight all the time and need steaming as and when. I keep mine in a rig box where they are stored tight to help keep them straight and tend to just flip the box and steam them all at once.
Atomic Jel-e-Wyre now it's back.
I've been using the ESP soft whilst I couldn't get hold of the atomic and found it pretty good. They'll never stay straight all the time and need steaming as and when. I keep mine in a rig box where they are stored tight to help keep them straight and tend to just flip the box and steam them all at once.
In reply to Post #2
Thanks mate,
Seems Coated Braid needs heat to straighten it.
With my flouro hooklinks I can get away with pulling it real tight for minutes, store it tight n the rig case, and days later it comes out smelling of roses.
Not the case with Coated Braid.
Also, if the Coated Braid is out in the lake for a few hours, reel it in and it's no longer straight.
Not having it. 
Pity, 'cause I want to use a bog standard coated Multi rig.
I'll take a look at the Jel e wire anyways.
Thanks mate,
Seems Coated Braid needs heat to straighten it.
With my flouro hooklinks I can get away with pulling it real tight for minutes, store it tight n the rig case, and days later it comes out smelling of roses.
Not the case with Coated Braid.
Also, if the Coated Braid is out in the lake for a few hours, reel it in and it's no longer straight.
Not having it.
Pity, 'cause I want to use a bog standard coated Multi rig.
I'll take a look at the Jel e wire anyways.
In reply to Post #3
Multi rigs are what I use and the atomic stuff is great.
Multi rigs are what I use and the atomic stuff is great.
Thinking anglers tungskin. Doesn't need heating to straighten.
Been using ESP coated braid in soft & semi-stiff for 3 to 4 seasons and it's been great for me.
I'm only using short links of 4 - 5 inches stored in a rig case, they come out straight.
Fishing short day sessions with plenty of moving so baits are only in the water for up to 2 hours and they have been fine on retrieving.
Might have to test one now reading this, it might also be lake make-up that possibly effects the coating?
I'm only using short links of 4 - 5 inches stored in a rig case, they come out straight.
Fishing short day sessions with plenty of moving so baits are only in the water for up to 2 hours and they have been fine on retrieving.
Might have to test one now reading this, it might also be lake make-up that possibly effects the coating?
I've been using the ESP semi-stiff hooklink for years and steam the links religiously (out of the rig box, after crap casts where I don't hit the clip etc.) and will leave them out 24+ hours without issue.
Are you experiencing it all the time, or is it sporadic? For me, it only really occurs on certain lakebeds, and I think it's useful information about the spot, where it's probably sat up over something.
Are you experiencing it all the time, or is it sporadic? For me, it only really occurs on certain lakebeds, and I think it's useful information about the spot, where it's probably sat up over something.
In reply to Post #1
I found esp green is better than brown or black the black is nowhere n3ar as good as the green for straightness
I found esp green is better than brown or black the black is nowhere n3ar as good as the green for straightness
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Been using this for a while in 35lb, very impressed so far for keeping straightness and kicks the hook away from the lead when testing.
Been using this for a while in 35lb, very impressed so far for keeping straightness and kicks the hook away from the lead when testing.
Another vote here for Atomic Jel-e-wyre. I have been using it for years and it is just something I have built confidence in.
Even still, it's only takes 30 seconds to steam and straighten a rig. Small price to pay for what could be the fish of a lifetime
Even still, it's only takes 30 seconds to steam and straighten a rig. Small price to pay for what could be the fish of a lifetime
Tempted to give them a try atomic jel-e-wyre a go, possibly the stiff version.
In reply to Post #11
Best braid I've used that I can remember, knots very well, not had a need to steam straight and very easy to remove coating for supple sections.
Best braid I've used that I can remember, knots very well, not had a need to steam straight and very easy to remove coating for supple sections.