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Stiffest coated braid. (14 posts / 739 views)
ChrisNicholls ChrisNicholls
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Post #1 13 Sep 2026 17:50
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What is the stiffest strippable coated braid? I've used Tungsten Loaded extra stiff and wondered is there anything stiffer.
HBFrenchy
Posts: 38
Post #2 13 Sep 2026 18:05
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In reply to Post #1
Don't know about the Tungsten loaded coated braid you mentioned, you can check Kryston Synx
I can upload few photos if you want
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
Posts: 2,443
Post #3 13 Sep 2026 18:35
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Nash Skinlink stiff in 35lb is pretty stiff imo, but I’ve not used the one you mentioned to compare.
scaley&dark
Posts: 5,563
Post #4 13 Sep 2026 18:39
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In reply to Post #1
Atomic JEL-E-WYRE STIFF in 35lb is worth a look 👍



stuart200
Posts: 168
Post #5 14 Sep 2026 08:33
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korda hybrid stiff, ridgemonkey camo x stiff both come to mind, very very stiff but steams ok
alemac1 alemac1
Posts: 201
Post #6 14 Sep 2026 09:42
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In reply to Post #1
the Korda one that you can only crimp.

Hybrid stiff, easily the stiffest braid id ever seen. not sure if it's still available but my god.
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
Posts: 2,443
Post #7 14 Sep 2026 18:18
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In reply to Post #6
I use Korda Hybrid Stiff loads for combi rigs, but I wouldn’t say it’s massively stiff, not compared to the Nash or Atomic ones already mentioned. However, Hybrid works really well for what I want it for and I love the fact that you can crimp it and get rig lengths identical every time.
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,660
Post #8 14 Sep 2026 22:50
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In reply to Post #1
Prefer the Korda Dark Matter Super-Heavy Tungsten in 25lb over the ESP X-Stiff . . .its not actually any stiffer but it is easier to manage and strips easier / doesn't need steaming if tied with care . . .
JamieH
Posts: 318
Post #9 15 Sep 2026 08:53
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PB Products Skinless.

Don’t be put off how “coily” it is off the spool. It straightens nicely.

Only issue with this stuff is keeping the coating in tact when knotting down.

If you want a stiff coated material, give this gear a look!
HBFrenchy
Posts: 38
Post #10 15 Sep 2026 08:56
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In reply to Post #9
I use Jellywire this season, which is more a semi stiff coated braid
Is the skinless as good as Jellywire ? I was curious to try it
kells kells
Posts: 6,017
Post #11 15 Sep 2026 10:49
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In reply to Post #1
Ridgemonkey used to do one. Still might. No idea what its called. Dave Levy showed it to me at one of the shows. Showed me a length of about 8 inches. Sat upright between his fingers. " Oh, Er misses " Stiffest coated braid I've seen. Would of bought some. But it had no real advantage over the Rigmarole hydrolink that I use. Thats another option for you. Not a coated braid as such. But same end result.😀
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #12 15 Sep 2026 16:08
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In reply to Post #11
Rock Bottom Semi Stiff? Use it for my KD rigs.
kells kells
Posts: 6,017
Post #13 15 Sep 2026 16:15
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In reply to Post #12
Rock Bottom Semi Stiff? Use it for my KD rigs.

That's the one Rock bottom.. but I'm sure they down an extra stiff version.😀
Porkypig1982 Porkypig1982
Posts: 22
Post #14 15 Sep 2026 19:59
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Thinking anglers cam stiff
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