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ESP hook link braid material (11 posts / 1,809 views)
ChrisNicholls ChrisNicholls
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Post #1 15 Sep 2021 19:20
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Looking for a soft braid for hook lengths, currently use the Avid Pin Down and like it, but I now want something a little thinner as the Avid is only available in 20lb and it's not the thinnest. ESP have the Anchor braid and Camo Sink Link both in 15lb - anybody got any experience with it, are they any good or got any other suggestions?
devil_boy
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Post #2 15 Sep 2021 19:30
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I've tried both of those you have mentioned and both are good but I prefer the Korda supernatural in 18lb. Just as thin but I prefer the colour and it's more supple as well.
Lawson9 Lawson9
Posts: 259
Post #3 15 Sep 2021 20:00
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In reply to Post #1
I use the ESP anchor braid mainly for solid bag rigs I think it's brilliant. Sinks like a brick.

scozza
Posts: 18,421
Post #4 15 Sep 2021 20:09
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In reply to Post #1
Use the anchor braid a lot, decent stuff, tighter weave than the sinklink which I also used for a lot of years
strawberryblond
Posts: 4,220
Post #5 16 Sep 2021 09:21
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In reply to Post #1
Sink link is excellent, very supple and abrasion resistant. I tend to use 25lb in every situation, it's that supple and thin, I believe doesn't make any difference.
Tangles easily though like all soft braids.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #6 16 Sep 2021 15:09
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In reply to Post #1
I have got some 20lb esp camo sink link and some 18lb korda supernatural with enough to do a couple of rigs with if you want to try them.I can pop them you in the post
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #7 16 Sep 2021 15:51
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In reply to Post #1
I use both in a combi rig for my Barbel fishing never let e down great stuff
ChrisNicholls ChrisNicholls
Posts: 806
Post #8 16 Sep 2021 16:09
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In reply to Post #6
Thanks for that, will be in touch
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #9 16 Sep 2021 19:17
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In reply to Post #8
Will pop them down the post office in the morning
mark1009
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Post #10 16 Sep 2021 20:26
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In reply to Post #1
You really want a supple braid that's not too thin or it can act like cheesewire. I've used 18lb supernatural which is ok but not the most supple. It does get better with use.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #11 17 Sep 2021 13:17
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They are on there way
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