tancho321 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hi All, I have been using two tone coated braid hooklink for a while now but I have had a few issues recently such as breaks, knots breaking when testing (The knots themselves are tied correctly!) and fraying easily. Can anyone recommend a good all round material please? My lakes have plenty of weed but with silty pitches. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Two tone from ESP? I personally use Strip Teaze and never had a problem with it. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tancho321 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yep. Never had a real problem up until recently. Maybe just iffy section? Finished the spool and just not as much confidence in it anymore, just considering a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tancho321 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Never thought of N Trap!! Cheers for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willi4692 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Is it just braid you are after? I'm not a big fan of braids, but I would recommend using any of the Kryston braids. Really strong and reliable. salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Another vote for N-Trap or Jel-e-wyre. http://www.atomictackle.co.uk/products/hooklinks/jelewyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tancho321 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Not used Kryston before. Thanks for that, will have a look. [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Sufix braids all the way , and a fraction of the price too . welder and nealjt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Perry Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 N-Trap soft and Semi-stiff, very good products, i can create so many different rigs using these for any angling situation. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 two tone works for me,, must have had a dickie batch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmcee Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 used to always use kryston hooklinks until i had hooklink snapping on mantis. since then been on jel-e-wyre or n-trap and cant fault neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Pb products jelly wire for me hawkman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmoon Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hydrolink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androoooo Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Doug.....will you have the hydrolink with you at horseshoe? I've been tempted to buy it but want to see what it's like first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmoon Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ive got loads of it. You are welcome to dig around in my hooklink bag.. there are lots in there welder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androoooo Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Doug...don't you have something like 15 different hook links? I'd be overwhelmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Don't mess with the rest, go for the best!! (n-trap) Edited September 5, 2014 by smufter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androoooo Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I just got some n-trap. The hydrolink is completely different. A fluoro coated in braid, where you removed the inner or outer depending on what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I just got some n-trap. The hydrolink is completely different. A fluoro coated in braid, where you removed the inner or outer depending on what you want. That stuff sounds almost revolutionary . Bet its expensive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androoooo Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't think it's anymore expensive than a coated braid. Just can't get my head round it but heard lots and lots of good feedback on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't think it's anymore expensive than a coated braid. Just can't get my head round it but heard lots and lots of good feedback on it. I had that problem with triggalink at first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Dont start .... Edited September 5, 2014 by newmarket nealjt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tancho321 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Intrigued by the hydrolink. Will have to have a look. Cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmoon Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ive been using hydrlink and there floro for years. You can leave all the floro in (stiff rig) make a break in it. (hinged stiff) strip just the end (combi) Use the floro as a stiff hair !! Or strip the lot out and just use as braid I usually tie some rigs up "stiff" and alter at the lake as needed newmarket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Is it just braid you are after? I'm not a big fan of braids, but I would recommend using any of the Kryston braids. Really strong and reliable. I'm the same, I've never had a problem with Kryston hooklink materials giving way on me, although I always check and double check my knots after I failed to do so after landing a fish and the knot gave way. I had a combi rig, Amnesia to Merlin, and after landing a 20 on it, I cast it out and the combi join knot way. It was my fault, I didn't check after playing a strong fighting fish and cast straight out. That means to me, after every fish, before every cast or on retrieve, check your mainline for damage in case you've fragged it, especially near the end tackle as run rings, lead clips stress, gravel and snags can take chunks and frag your line. The most common cause for a breakage is a badly tied or wrong knot for the material or even sliding the knot down without lubricating it.(Do NOT use a blood knot with braids!) My Kryston problem was that the coating on Jackal I found a bit weak and would split, ( coating only) when I did snug the Uni knot down properly even when it was salivated on. As for braids coated and uncoated, with the exception of Jackal (for me personally) look no further than Kryston; Merlin, Silkworm, Mantis, Snakebite or Snakeskin etc will not let you down willi4692 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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