shrink tubing

[carperdude3d]

ive read alot about rigs and shrink tubing i was going to give it a go. any thoughts on it

[courtz]

i use it on most of my rigs fishing on the bottom

 

it helps the hook to turn.

 

i prefer to shrink it in boiling water, as this is cooler than steam, and if you're using mono or flourocarbon won't weaken the link as much.

 

Braid can be used with steam, as it isn't weakened too much

[carperdude3d]

i use it on most of my rigs fishing on the bottom

 

it helps the hook to turn.

 

i prefer to shrink it in boiling water, as this is cooler than steam, and if you're using mono or flourocarbon won't weaken the link as much.

 

Braid can be used with steam, as it isn't weakened too much

 

cheers are they all as good or should i use a specific brand

[courtz]

most braids should work

 

if you're not lookinh for a hybrid/coated braid

 

i highly recommned ESP sinklink

 

as i have had others drift off the lakebed

 

tight lines

 

courtz

[salokcinnodrog]

cheers are they all as good or should i use a specific brand

 

Fox, and Carp-R-us Shrink Tube are the best 2 I have found.

[courtz]

sorry mate i thought you were asking about the braid

 

i use fox as most tackle shops sell them and have got on well with it

 

tight lines

 

courtz

[dixons]

im using the e.s.p shrink tubing, shrinks down very well on most sizes of hook and is quite cheap:D

And as i dont shrink tubing on mono/flurocarbon presentations, i just use the steam from the kettle (when doing this use forceps or pliers to hold the hook or your fingers get burnt:( )

Tom