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Used to use Dacron years ago,the stuff was called Black Spider,that was back in the 80`s.
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No probs mate.
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The minimum is about 4 inches longer than the length of your hooklink,so that if it does wrap round it will slide off,that`s the theory anyway,but you can use more if you feel comfortable with a longer bit.
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Ok mate,I think the silicon ones are the smallest bore,and they are the most supple,and make sure you get a tube threader as because the bore on theses ones is so small when you`ve used it a couple of times it will get silt inside and trying to thread it without one will drive you mad.
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Get some of the fast sinking stuff,all the manufacturers make it now,and put a small blob of heavy metal putty on it,that will keep it pinned.
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Choice doesn`t always come into it,as some fisheries will not allow leadcore,on a personal note I prefer tubing as I think it`s safer.
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Have a try with the search bar mate,as there`s loads of threads on the hair rig,some with diagrams too.
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What do you do on waters that have banned leadcore? or is that not a problem yet?
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They are a simple bit of kit,but can save a lot of stress!
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Just buy a tube threader,never mind all that mucking about with steaming etc. as Jemsue says about £2.00 0r £2.50 made by gardner,I`ve been using them for years and wouldn`t be without one.
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Gardner make `em,they`re about £2.50 and have been around for a fair while,essential bit of kit I wouldn`t be without it.
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Ok mate,no probs.
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Bit harsh mate,at least he`s done some fishing and wants to branch out abit,so no I don`t think instsnt carp angler applies.
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It`s just a braid hookling material that has an outer polymer coating on it that can be left on for stiff rigs or stripped back at various lengths for different rig presentation.i.e 1 3rd stripped back and 2 3rds left on will give you a simple combi rig. If left unstripped it will act like a nylon hooklink.
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Or nail clippers.
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Must admit,I`m not a fan of ready tied rigs because for a start you don`t know how well it`s put together,at least if you tie it yourself and it fails there`s no one to blame but yourself,and secondly,they are overpriced when you compare the cost of the individual components,but having said that they have their place in the market for ppl that can`t/don`t know how to tie their own,yet.
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Yeh course it`s allowed mate.
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I know that,but there`s np point in ignoring a point even if it is slightly different to the main question.
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Not always m8,if the fish wise up to a short hair then changing to a longer one should increase results and remember the original hair rig was tried in all sorts of lengths,some up to 3 inches or so gap between the bait and the hook,so what may look neat and tidy to you or me may not give the best presentation.
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I don`t think so as long as you can still mold it around your hooklink it will be fine,just make sure that when you put it on the line and fold it over there are no cracks as that will let it fall off.
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mick1396 replied to pineaplepopup's topic in UK Rig Tying
I think Dave might have a point about the mussels. -
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mick1396 replied to pineaplepopup's topic in UK Rig Tying
It might be worth checking the tip ring to be on the safe side especially if you`ve had the rods a while,as if they`ve got ceramic in them that may have cracked. -
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mick1396 replied to pineaplepopup's topic in UK Rig Tying
I use the Palomar,and have done for years and never had a problem with it,alto when I tie it I make sure all the loops are well neat before I start to pull it tight and if it`s the slightest bit crinkly I redo it,and have used the line in 10 and 12 lb,the 10 actual breaking strain is 13.62 lb and the 12 is just a smidge under 14. -
I use 12 lb Krystonite,but would go heavier if there were snags to worry about.
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mick1396 replied to pineaplepopup's topic in UK Rig Tying
So it could possibly have rubbed on something and got cut,I`m interested because me and most of my m8s use the same line,and have never had anything like that happen,is the lake a pit or what? wondering if there`s any junk left in there from when it was working if it`s a pit,or flint can be razor sharp.