After some more as mine has just ran out.
Had some Avid stuff but wasn't overly impressed with it, just wondering if anyone has recommendations for a good brand or are they all pretty much the same?
Had some Avid stuff but wasn't overly impressed with it, just wondering if anyone has recommendations for a good brand or are they all pretty much the same?
In reply to Post #1
Never thought about the quality of it I just buy the esp stuff
Never thought about the quality of it I just buy the esp stuff
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Ive used the fox stuff for years. I found the korda one slightly too thick
Ive used the fox stuff for years. I found the korda one slightly too thick
I tend to use the middy pole elastic in purple colour/strength, never had any issues nice and thin, grips the line and easy enough to remove when you're finished by just rubbing it up and down the line. Never snags on a cast
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I have found the stuff from the carp brands to be pretty poor - snaps too easily & leaves large knots.
I had some fine match stuff that was amazing - very fine, supple & knotted down superbly to leave a small knot on the line & I could leave longer tags to ensure I could see it easily. it was purple but not sure of the brand.
I have found the stuff from the carp brands to be pretty poor - snaps too easily & leaves large knots.
I had some fine match stuff that was amazing - very fine, supple & knotted down superbly to leave a small knot on the line & I could leave longer tags to ensure I could see it easily. it was purple but not sure of the brand.
I was watching a korum new product release video last night on YouTube, they have just released a bright green one with a flat profile more like a thin tape, looks pretty decent too
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Number 3 pole elastic. Loads of different colours . Get the one you want.
Number 3 pole elastic. Loads of different colours . Get the one you want.
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+1 for pole elastic
Go to your local tackle shop, find a diameter and colour you like, just avoid the hollow stuff, unless you want it.
+1 for pole elastic
Go to your local tackle shop, find a diameter and colour you like, just avoid the hollow stuff, unless you want it.
I've been using electrical tape but after reading this thread I might go back to pole elastic.
The ESP stuff is supposed to have a diameter of 0.45mm, that seems to be extremely thin.
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the thinnest pole elastic approx 1mm ?
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I can't find that Korum stuff or the video
The ESP stuff is supposed to have a diameter of 0.45mm, that seems to be extremely thin.
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the thinnest pole elastic approx 1mm ?
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I can't find that Korum stuff or the video
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https://youtu.be/q5AgrNPv-oQ?si=uGoh6GdGNqOLdwun
If you're going down the pole elastic route, I've used the middy pole elastic in purple for years and not bought anything else since, sign of a good product for me. Pull it nice and tight so it goes a lighter purple, never slips, never snags on the cast it's perfect. Be sure NOT to get the hollow version though, you want the standard version
https://youtu.be/q5AgrNPv-oQ?si=uGoh6GdGNqOLdwun
If you're going down the pole elastic route, I've used the middy pole elastic in purple for years and not bought anything else since, sign of a good product for me. Pull it nice and tight so it goes a lighter purple, never slips, never snags on the cast it's perfect. Be sure NOT to get the hollow version though, you want the standard version
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ESP stuff is tosh.
Pole elastic-look for long lengths as its normally cheaper for more metres than rebadged carp stuff.
ESP stuff is tosh.
Pole elastic-look for long lengths as its normally cheaper for more metres than rebadged carp stuff.
I have used electrical tape for years and it's mostly alright but I have had it slip a few times, especially if it's hot weather.
I have not tried pole elastic but will give it a go. Does it come off the main line OK???
I have previously used dental floss and with the right knot it great.
Wrap around the mainline a few times, then do about six granny knot, and go through twice on the last couple and leave the tag ends about 1cm long.
This then grips the line and leaves a stand off tag that's easily cut off with no damage to the main line. It goes through the rings with no issues.
I have not tried pole elastic but will give it a go. Does it come off the main line OK???
I have previously used dental floss and with the right knot it great.
Wrap around the mainline a few times, then do about six granny knot, and go through twice on the last couple and leave the tag ends about 1cm long.
This then grips the line and leaves a stand off tag that's easily cut off with no damage to the main line. It goes through the rings with no issues.
I've always used fox magic marker, shame they have discontinued it now
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Ok so I'm going to buy some Middy pole elastic in purple, but there are 2 types, does it matter which one?
The first one says Size 4to8
Second one says Size 4to6
Ok so I'm going to buy some Middy pole elastic in purple, but there are 2 types, does it matter which one?
The first one says Size 4to8
Second one says Size 4to6
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Be a tad thick ....I use no.3 but check diameter.
Too low it will break off or cut through.
Pole elastic comes off easy unlike floss type material.
The fox stuff that was on 20m spools was v good.
If you can find the taska stuff (see bargain bins) in pre cut lengths is great. Orange version.
Be a tad thick ....I use no.3 but check diameter.
Too low it will break off or cut through.
Pole elastic comes off easy unlike floss type material.
The fox stuff that was on 20m spools was v good.
If you can find the taska stuff (see bargain bins) in pre cut lengths is great. Orange version.