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MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #13 13 Jan 2026 at 6.47pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #12
Agreed, it's like comparing a scaffold pole to a hosepipe.
ip100
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ip100
   Old Thread  #12 13 Jan 2026 at 10.38am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #11
Boom is way stiffer
Silverback
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Silverback
   Old Thread  #11 13 Jan 2026 at 9.04am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #10
Is there much difference between IQ2 and Boom?
CarpCatcher84
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   Old Thread  #10 13 Jan 2026 at 6.47am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Thanks mate, I've actually already toyed with this and really like it. The only issue is how long they take to tie, though if you do a few of them you get into a rhythm.
CityKoi
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CityKoi
   Old Thread  #9 11 Jan 2026 at 7.15pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #4
Agree with iq2 20lb. Ive also used the 15lb korda boom
Belch
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Belch
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   Old Thread  #8 8 Jan 2026 at 4.20pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
IQ D rig is a good starting point from a simplicity perspective. However have a look at the 'Revolver' rig . . .the 0.40 fluro D is whipped on and protected with a shrink tube kicker but the rest of the rig is a combi tied with an albright (braid hinge to fluro boom) . . .non metal version of a Ronnie D effectively.

I still use a braid slip D multi for a lot of rigs as I'm dropping with a boat and have confidence its presented. . .however I'd def use the Revolver if I was chucking one out / there was a Ronnie ban and certainly in favour of using a ready made D Rig Kicker as they are a waste of time (the D stretches and warps on big chucks / after catching every fish) . . .
CarpCatcher84
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   Old Thread  #7 7 Jan 2026 at 7.00am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #4
May give this a go, thanks all for your recommendations
Superterrorizer
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Superterrorizer
   Old Thread  #6 6 Jan 2026 at 4.23am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Nash Heavy Duty Mono Snag Leader in 0.50mm.
MiniWelsh
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MiniWelsh
   Old Thread  #5 4 Jan 2026 at 10.10pm  0  Login    Register
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For D rigs i tend to use a fluoro hooklink. ESP Ghost remains my favourite
MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #4 4 Jan 2026 at 4.54pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
20lb IQ2?
CarpCatcher84
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   Old Thread  #3 4 Jan 2026 at 10.13am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #2
Coated braid, stripped for the supple d section.
framey
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framey
   Old Thread  #2 4 Jan 2026 at 9.26am  0  Login    Register
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What material are you using now ?
CarpCatcher84
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   Old Thread  #1 4 Jan 2026 at 8.22am  0  Login    Register
I've been using the slip d rig, and had good success on it, though have had circumstances where I've reeled in and the supple d has wrapped around the shank. This has led to me losing a bit of confidence in it and going back to the mono/fluoro d rig I used to use.

I'm looking for recommendations on hooklink material to use (type and breaking strain) which would be used on a heli setup.

Primarily I'm looking for something anti-tangle but still have an element of suppleness to ensure it can extend into carps mouth. My sessions are generally short so need to be confident I am fishing.
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