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Here's my views on the Hydro Sink 15lb version, It’s tough in terms of casting, I never used a shockleader fishing 4oz leads up to 120. Where I found it isn’t great though is when it gets pulled through tough weed etc, it occasionally tends to shred the outer kevlar layer (which I assume makes up part of the BS) this can also happen at the leader knot and I was finding I had to often retie them. Because of that I moved over to Power Pro which is tough as old boots. I find the PP does sink over time especially at long range if you fish tight lines, so I'm sticking with that for the time being. When I have to fish closer in I may give the 22lb Hydro Sink a go as I have read nothing but good things about that.
So, if you are fishing a relatively weed free water and maybe want the lighter line to help get the range then give it a go, just remember to check the line regularly, definitely sinks like a brick if that is what you are after.
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#65 27 Apr 2020 at 6.27am | | |
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In reply to Post #56
love the stuff but found it a nightmare on big casts.... had quite a few wind knots when casting 100 yards plus. But it is tough as old boots and not had it go on me yet.
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#64 26 Apr 2020 at 8.05pm | | |
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In reply to Post #63
I use full on theatre hemp line for the big girls, they're quite strong you know.
Don't tell the rozzers though 
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#63 26 Apr 2020 at 7.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #61
Do you need a leader with in 15lb hydro sink for big chicks?
Big chicks! Lol definitely need some 55lb arma kord for big chicks!!
I obviously mean chucks 
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#62 23 Jul 2019 at 6.58pm | | |
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In reply to Post #61
I’m on the bank at the moment struggling to get sub braid to sink, it’s doing my head in. I’ve had the rod tips under the water for 15 mins and it’s still struggling to go down..Any more opinions on hydro sink?
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#61 12 May 2019 at 5.38pm | | |
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In reply to Post #59
I use 15lb Hydo Sink and use a grinner when tying to a leadcore loop and the Albright knot when attaching to 30lb flouro
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#60 12 May 2019 at 10.21am | | |
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In reply to Post #59
I use a simple 6 turn clinch knot to leadcore. Or if using fluorocarbon leader I use the no-name knot (see powerpro website). Can be a pain to tie it its the neatest I've found for flouro and to mono as tag ends are rearward and no issue snagging guides if you use longer leaders. Landed 90+lb catfish on both of above.
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#59 12 May 2019 at 7.47am | | |
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Those of you using the Hydrosink in 22lb what knots are you using to join the leader on? Either fluoro or leadcore/lead free.
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In reply to Post #1
Not 100% on topic - I haven't seen Spiderwire mentioned so I will chip in.
We bought some to use with a FishSpy so wanted something reliable and beefy. We ended up with 60lb Spiderwire.
Just to be on the safe side we tested a few lengths. It broke at between 17 and 25lb. Always in the middle, never at the knot.
As a comparison we tried some cheaper stuff, on the same test. It did what we expected and broke at the knot.
We contacted Spiderwire about it but they didn't want to know, saying they only offer "customer service" to people in the US.
Thanks to Poingdestres for taking the Spiderwire back and replacing it with more expensive Whiplash for free.
Lesson learned was to test any braid for its actual strength.
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#57 16 Mar 2019 at 4.50pm | | |
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In reply to Post #56
Been using the hydro sink in 22lb since last year after I originally started this thread. Pretty impressed with it. Sinks ok, but slowly. It does fade a bit from dark green to a mid green but still looks good. Haven't fished much in the last year but landed a 90+lb UK cat from snaggy gravel pit no probs. Did get cut off on another big cat but to be fair the cat took me right round a point swim next to me rod st full compression and line was grating against trees for about 30 minutes. Doubt main line would have coped tbh. It's good stuff I've since spooled up my other reels with it.
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#56 16 Mar 2019 at 2.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #55
I have Gardner Hydro sink 22 on a set of spools. Seems thick but not overly. Casts very well, never had a wind knot. Sinks well, lovely and dark (although it will likely lighten with age) and of course, stupidly sensitive bite indication.
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#55 15 Mar 2019 at 4.39pm | | |
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In reply to Post #54
I currently use Korda subbraid- what’s the Gardner hydro sink like in comparison- is it thicker/thinner, lighten in colour over time?
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#54 13 Mar 2019 at 11.48pm | | |
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In reply to Post #53
Gardner all the way mate
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#53 13 Mar 2019 at 9.40am | | |
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In reply to Post #52
Thank you Boycie.
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#52 12 Mar 2019 at 4.49pm | | |
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In reply to Post #50
Don't soak it, wind it on dry.
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