Hi guys,
I am looking for a braided hook link that is round, not too supple and abrasion resistant. I really like Nash Skinlink, so I looked at the Nash Armourlink, but that has a flat profile and I fear it cutting into the mouth of fish (if I ever get a take).
Are there other options I looked over?
I am looking for a braided hook link that is round, not too supple and abrasion resistant. I really like Nash Skinlink, so I looked at the Nash Armourlink, but that has a flat profile and I fear it cutting into the mouth of fish (if I ever get a take).
Are there other options I looked over?
In reply to Post #1
I like fishing short braided hooklengths in PVA bags and was using the Gardner stuff but if you get it anywhere near snags it cuts like cotton. Moved over to Kryston quick silver which is absolutely bullet proof. Not as supple and definitely thicker in diameter but I have never had it give way and it has never done any mouth damage either. Worth a look.
I like fishing short braided hooklengths in PVA bags and was using the Gardner stuff but if you get it anywhere near snags it cuts like cotton. Moved over to Kryston quick silver which is absolutely bullet proof. Not as supple and definitely thicker in diameter but I have never had it give way and it has never done any mouth damage either. Worth a look.
In reply to Post #2
Quicksilver is also not a round braid, so maybe I worry about nothing. Then I will use the Nash braid, as I like that color better. Thanks for responding!
Quicksilver is also not a round braid, so maybe I worry about nothing. Then I will use the Nash braid, as I like that color better. Thanks for responding!
In reply to Post #1
Gardner Vigilante in 25lb/30 is good stuff robust and has a waxy coating not quite sure on the profile
Gardner Vigilante in 25lb/30 is good stuff robust and has a waxy coating not quite sure on the profile
another thumbs up for Kryston, always found the various braids etc to be good for carp, and the heavier braids Ton-up are excellent for catfish hook lengths.
I also have a large spool of Carp "R"us "Rhino Braid" which is more supple but very strong.
I also have a large spool of Carp "R"us "Rhino Braid" which is more supple but very strong.
In reply to Post #1
Used the Nash Armourlink quite a bit about 4-5 seasons ago, it does have a flat profile but is thick, I never had a problem with any mouth damage, I was only using it around 4 to 5 inches in length and from memory about 25lb. Was really happy with it.
Used the Nash Armourlink quite a bit about 4-5 seasons ago, it does have a flat profile but is thick, I never had a problem with any mouth damage, I was only using it around 4 to 5 inches in length and from memory about 25lb. Was really happy with it.
Kryston braids for me.
Merlin in uncoated.
Merlin in uncoated.
Thanks for your input guys! I appreciate it
In reply to Post #1
Surely a flat braid will have a bigger surface area than a round one. Therefore give less of a chance of mouth damage. Due to it being wet it won't go in sideways if you know what I mean.
Surely a flat braid will have a bigger surface area than a round one. Therefore give less of a chance of mouth damage. Due to it being wet it won't go in sideways if you know what I mean.
In reply to Post #9
you're correct but if you think about it a little differently,
what cuts more efficiently a flat blade,, or a round tube.
you're correct but if you think about it a little differently,
what cuts more efficiently a flat blade,, or a round tube.
In reply to Post #10
So many variables in that its a pointless comparison. A floor board vs a drain pipe section for example, neither would cut anything really would they
The previously made post, post 9, about the flat area not cutting as effectively is the way id look at this
So many variables in that its a pointless comparison. A floor board vs a drain pipe section for example, neither would cut anything really would they
The previously made post, post 9, about the flat area not cutting as effectively is the way id look at this
I found the Drennan hooklink braids were 'too thin' for their breaking strain and more likely to cut.
It may also be down to the materials used in its construction.
If you feel the braid, some feel quite 'tough' on your fingers, and it's possible that not so supple braids could possibly cut.
It may also be down to the materials used in its construction.
If you feel the braid, some feel quite 'tough' on your fingers, and it's possible that not so supple braids could possibly cut.
In reply to Post #11
my thinking was based on the premise that a thicker round braid would be more likely to move over the scales and around the mouth with less likely hood of digging in and lifting them,and the round shape would facilitate a rolling action, of course it cant be eliminated entirely, but a flat braid is prevented from rolling over anything and IMO, more likely to dig in as it acts like a thin braid because of its shape.
my thinking was based on the premise that a thicker round braid would be more likely to move over the scales and around the mouth with less likely hood of digging in and lifting them,and the round shape would facilitate a rolling action, of course it cant be eliminated entirely, but a flat braid is prevented from rolling over anything and IMO, more likely to dig in as it acts like a thin braid because of its shape.