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Thinking Anglers - SBX Braid (14 posts / 5,483 views)
NWCarper1986
Posts: 175
Post #1 29 Mar 2022 13:04
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I know this has just come out but has anybody purchased this yet and can just give an initial impression. I currently use Hyrdo sink but due a re spool and debating to give TA SBX ago or go to the Hyrdo Sink Noir.
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #2 29 Mar 2022 21:31
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Fair play to them for putting the markers on, that was the best bit about the Korda Sub Braid. I haven't tried it yet, but no doubt will eventually.
Mozzi Mozzi
Posts: 1,900
Post #3 30 Mar 2022 06:13
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In reply to Post #1
Anything Lewis Read helped develop is going to be well thought out. He's shown me it a couple of times at the various shows and it's very heavy, it'll certainly be the next braid I use ( still have sub braid on reels with life in it )
NWCarper1986
Posts: 175
Post #4 30 Mar 2022 20:11
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In reply to Post #3
I have seen they are now advertising the diameter as 0.34mm/0.49mm uncrushed so it's definitely thick so would imagine in sinks pretty well.....
NWCarper1986
Posts: 175
Post #5 12 Apr 2022 12:27
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In reply to Post #1
Anybody actually spooled up with this yet
Goldeneye Goldeneye
Posts: 1,252
Post #6 9 May 2022 17:05
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In reply to Post #5
Bumping this thread as I am considering some new braid - Any user feedback on this one?

Particularly in comparison to the Gardner Hydro Sink if possible.

Edit - I see that the OP is considering the noir. Personally I wouldn't bother - I got a spool and it had lumpy bits on the line in places and seemed to be lees than 600m. I contacted Gardner but they did not bother replying. It also didn't seem to perform better than the standard hydro sink for me.

I just had about 80 yards bitten off by a pike so thinking about going back to Hydro sink standard or trying the TA offering.
jamesf1134 jamesf1134
Posts: 360
Post #7 9 May 2022 22:19
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Loaded up last week, used at the weekend. Haven't used braid for about 15 years preferring fluoro. I was pleasantly surprised, it casts the same as fluoro, doesn't sink as instantly as flouro but once it does it's well out of the way. Mega strong, I had a decent fish go under some branches and just felt in control the entire time. It's very thick compared to the banana braid I have on my spod. I probably only got 200 yards on my ss3000 spools. I'm still adjusting but looking forward to using it when the weed gets up. Just to add, I fished a max of 12 wraps at the weekend had no trouble with twist or wind knots.
Mozzi Mozzi
Posts: 1,900
Post #8 9 May 2022 22:48
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In reply to Post #6
Weird. Loads of people rave about noir and was Lewis Reads goodbye present to Gardner as it were.

He really is the absolute best individual to have on board as a line consultant, actually knows what he's talking about with an in-depth knowledge of the construction know how, materials, applications etc. Soon as he joined TA he got heavily involved with SBX, no one I know whose used it has anything other than praised it and I know about 15 lads on it 2 renowned for being fussy lol
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #9 10 May 2022 00:36
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In reply to Post #8
Well if he had any input on the ogx mono he needs a swift kick in the ********.It is the worst mono I have ever used,utter garbage
Mozzi Mozzi
Posts: 1,900
Post #10 10 May 2022 01:14
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In reply to Post #9
I'm enjoying using it, really supple, casts well, sinks well, brilliant stuff. email them and potentially send them some of the line?

He's a lovely guy and certain doesn't warrant a kick in the ********. spends most his time helping others mate
chrispfox chrispfox
Posts: 600
Post #11 10 May 2022 08:21
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In reply to Post #9
Really? I've spooled up with it and used it since it came out and I would say it is as good as the ESP synchro that I've used for years. Interested in your experience with it.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #12 10 May 2022 08:24
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In reply to Post #10
I can't send them any line as it went straight to a line recycling place,I just hope it gets recycled into something better than it was.I have never had a mono birds nest on a cast like braid can but ogx managed it
Greekskii Greekskii
Posts: 3,434
Post #13 10 May 2022 19:25
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In reply to Post #12
That'll always happen when you try and give it the biggun with a centrepin
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #14 10 May 2022 21:51
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In reply to Post #13
Oh ****,that is what it will be
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