Does anyone know what the true breaking strain of this hooklink is? Id like to use it for short pva bag leaders not sure if its tough enough
In reply to Post #1
If it's strong enough for hooklinks surely it's strong enough for leaders.
If it's strong enough for hooklinks surely it's strong enough for leaders.
In reply to Post #1
Not sure about the hooklink you've suggested but the Tackle box tests on Fluro mainlines nearly all of them break under the test stated on the line some come close but surprising how many are are well under the stated strength on the spools.
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https://tacklebox.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/line_tests_issue_13h.pdf
Not sure about the hooklink you've suggested but the Tackle box tests on Fluro mainlines nearly all of them break under the test stated on the line some come close but surprising how many are are well under the stated strength on the spools.
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https://tacklebox.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/line_tests_issue_13h.pdf
In reply to Post #3
Thats right mate thats what made me wonder about the hooklinks never see a test on those. As id be using it for a bag leader it will take the brunt of the cast as opposed to a hooklink
Thats right mate thats what made me wonder about the hooklinks never see a test on those. As id be using it for a bag leader it will take the brunt of the cast as opposed to a hooklink
In reply to Post #2
A shock leader has to take exactly that. A shock. A hooklink does not, it is subject to a much more steady increase of pressure. I think a much different type of testing is required to test both types of use. A rubbing leader for use over gravel bars covered with zebra mussels is another type of testing required for meaningful information.
A shock leader has to take exactly that. A shock. A hooklink does not, it is subject to a much more steady increase of pressure. I think a much different type of testing is required to test both types of use. A rubbing leader for use over gravel bars covered with zebra mussels is another type of testing required for meaningful information.
In reply to Post #4
A "short pva bag leader" isn't then wound through all the rod rings and 5-6 turns onto your reel, so it does nothing to take the force of the cast...
A "short pva bag leader" isn't then wound through all the rod rings and 5-6 turns onto your reel, so it does nothing to take the force of the cast...
In reply to Post #6
If its between the weight on the end and the reel, it's taking the strain of the cast.
If its between the weight on the end and the reel, it's taking the strain of the cast.
In reply to Post #7
It would have to not just get to the reel, but also 5-6 turns on the reel too.
The original poster doesn't mention wanting to use a full length shock leader!
So his "short pva bag leader" I would guess is something like a diy stem or a bit longer, to then allow quick change looping.
It would have to not just get to the reel, but also 5-6 turns on the reel too.
The original poster doesn't mention wanting to use a full length shock leader!
So his "short pva bag leader" I would guess is something like a diy stem or a bit longer, to then allow quick change looping.
In reply to Post #8
I've always used a short length of lead core and looped the spliced end to the mainline, no worries over the strength then!
I've always used a short length of lead core and looped the spliced end to the mainline, no worries over the strength then!
In reply to Post #1
Sounds bad idea to me. Also, what knot will you be using - you run the risk of the lead not sliding off?
Just splice, much safer all round.
Sounds bad idea to me. Also, what knot will you be using - you run the risk of the lead not sliding off?
Just splice, much safer all round.
In reply to Post #10
Its a drop off pva bag rig leads not going over a knot....
Its a drop off pva bag rig leads not going over a knot....
In reply to Post #5
The OP isn't referring to using it for a shockleader.
The OP isn't referring to using it for a shockleader.