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Supple Tubing (10 posts / 1,464 views)
MARKerz
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Post #1 4 Jun 2020 18:40
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Hello Gents,

Been many years since I last used tubing [ esp anchor ] so a little out of touch.

I currently have a problem with Zebra Muscles and there is a leader ban on the water, so am after recommendations on the supplest tubing, I'm not worried about the sinking aspect as I can deal with this but really want it to follow the contours as much as possible, will most likely be using 1-2m lengths.

Thanks for any help or other suggestions.
Mark.
Smufter Smufter
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Post #2 5 Jun 2020 04:08
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In reply to Post #1
I've found the most supple, (by far), to be MCF hugger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rclYcwELzNE
MARKerz
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Post #3 5 Jun 2020 07:31
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In reply to Post #2
Thank you.
Coffo Coffo
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Post #4 5 Jun 2020 16:24
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In reply to Post #1
Agree mcf hugger is the best but may be tricky to thread 1m to 2m as it is so supple.
Mitts Mitts
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Post #5 5 Jun 2020 16:27
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Look no further than ESP tungsten
basilbrush basilbrush
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Post #6 6 Jun 2020 11:47
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In reply to Post #1
Rig marole #1
Mr-Bean-Laden Mr-Bean-Laden
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Post #7 6 Jun 2020 22:00
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I've tried them all and MCF hugger is very supple, very heavy and easy to thread in 0.75m lengths I use
Smufter Smufter
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Post #8 7 Jun 2020 03:32
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In reply to Post #3
Depends on which BS (diameter) mainline you are using.
Technium 12lb I struggle, 15lb goes through easy peasy.

MARKerz
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Post #9 7 Jun 2020 08:45
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Thanks very much gents.

I went with Rigmarole micro braided tubing in 1m lengths as I can get it click & collect.
If it doesn't suit my requirements then I'll be giving the MCF stuff a go.

How things have moved on, watched the videos for both products and the suppleness looks incredible, years ago I had to stretch the old ESP Anchor tubing in places to make it more likely to follow the contours.
Blonde_Tim Blonde_Tim
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Post #10 8 Jun 2020 12:18
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In reply to Post #9
The ESP Tungsten tubing is wortha look. i'm not sure how it compares but used some when i had a weekend on a water that bans leadcore last year and i was impressed with the density and suppleness of it, certainly compared the the old anchor tubing.
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