What are people using to tie zigs these days?
Thanks for any replies.
MH.
Thanks for any replies.
MH.
In reply to Post #1
Used to use the Fox Zig & Floater hooklink was ok but I've recently started to use Thinking anglers zfx Zig and Floater link in 11lb early days but so far so good 👍
Used to use the Fox Zig & Floater hooklink was ok but I've recently started to use Thinking anglers zfx Zig and Floater link in 11lb early days but so far so good 👍
In reply to Post #2
Yeah I'm using the fox one at the minute.
Haven't used it for a few years and when I got it out the tackle box to tie a rig up I couldn't help but think it didn't look upto the job.
Would be interested to hear peoples opinions on using normal 12lb mainline or if this dedicated zig line is worth it.
Yeah I'm using the fox one at the minute.
Haven't used it for a few years and when I got it out the tackle box to tie a rig up I couldn't help but think it didn't look upto the job.
Would be interested to hear peoples opinions on using normal 12lb mainline or if this dedicated zig line is worth it.
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at Preston Reflo the two heaviest breaking strains, 0.24mm 11lb and 0.26mm 12lb 5oz.
I use them for floater and Zig fishing.
Have a look at Preston Reflo the two heaviest breaking strains, 0.24mm 11lb and 0.26mm 12lb 5oz.
I use them for floater and Zig fishing.
In reply to Post #4
Nice one. Will have a look next time I'm in the tackle shop
Nice one. Will have a look next time I'm in the tackle shop
I just use 12lb mainline and pull all of the stretch out of it..it works fine for me! I usually fish my zigs with a pop up on a size 4 choddy too..so don't require any specific zig tackle.
10lb big game in green for zigs.
12lb drennan double strength fly leader (very slight green tint) for floater fishing for bigger fish.
You must tie the swivel with a palomar knot.
12lb drennan double strength fly leader (very slight green tint) for floater fishing for bigger fish.
You must tie the swivel with a palomar knot.
In reply to Post #1
Rig Marole Specimon is the best zig line I've used by some way
Rig Marole Specimon is the best zig line I've used by some way
In reply to Post #8
I haven't used it yet but I bought some a while ago and like the look and feel of it
I haven't used it yet but I bought some a while ago and like the look and feel of it
In reply to Post #1
I've used silstar match team in 12lbs, landed fish to nearly 30lbs not done loads of zig fishing but works for me
I've used silstar match team in 12lbs, landed fish to nearly 30lbs not done loads of zig fishing but works for me
In reply to Post #10
PB control 11lb or Pro Gold 10/12lb
Not keen on the double strength type pre stretched hooklinks -they are too brittle for me.
PB control 11lb or Pro Gold 10/12lb
Not keen on the double strength type pre stretched hooklinks -they are too brittle for me.
In reply to Post #4
This is what I use
This is what I use
In reply to Post #1
I saw an interview with Frank Warwick where he said he was tipped off about some european mono thats great for zig hooklengths, it's called stroft gtm, I think it's aimed for european match anglers but goes up to 16lb bs I think, I've been using it the last year and it's been sound, very translucent and pretty cheap off ebay
I saw an interview with Frank Warwick where he said he was tipped off about some european mono thats great for zig hooklengths, it's called stroft gtm, I think it's aimed for european match anglers but goes up to 16lb bs I think, I've been using it the last year and it's been sound, very translucent and pretty cheap off ebay
In reply to Post #13
Stroft GTM is good, it's my favourite mono line for topwater lure fishing because it has quite a bit of stretch. For zigs I personally use Stroft LS which has way less stretch than GTM.
Stroft GTM is good, it's my favourite mono line for topwater lure fishing because it has quite a bit of stretch. For zigs I personally use Stroft LS which has way less stretch than GTM.
Used to use korda did well on it had fish to over 35lb but I found it too supple and it had a tendency to granny knot itself on the retrieve. Switched to the TA stuff and not had an issue with it. Slightly bit stiffer which stops the issues I was having with the korda stuff.