Which hooklength

Macca_EFC · May 25, 2008

Can anyone suggest the best hooklength, low diameter but very strong. I will be using it for tench/carp fishing (carp up to about 12lb) So need it to be able to handle hard fighting fish but be as low in diameter as possible.

EC · May 25, 2008

How are fishing for them mate?

Macca_EFC · May 25, 2008

Mainly float fished, though will be trying out some method/swimfeeder fishing too Eddie

EC · May 25, 2008

I've done ok with Aiken Concept2000 (4lb), WB clarke Matchline (6lb)when used as a hooklength material whilstfishing on the float, and a mate of mine who does a lot of pole fishing uses the Dave Harrel stuff (MAP carp???) or something like that.

I've also used braided hooklinkslike of Drennan Sink Link which is good and I know kryston do loads, I've usedKryston silkworm for years. Theseare whatI often use if amlegering, as opposed to float fishing. These are often thicker diameter wise,but much softer and very strong!

If you want a fluro hooklengthhave a look at Virage in 10lb.

Macca_EFC · May 25, 2008

cheers Eddie will take a look at those, just seemed to not have so many bites when using thicker diameter, obviously fishing for tench & carp I do need the strength so trying to find the perfect blend of strength and low diameter

Wobbly Face (As Per Ed) · May 25, 2008

Caught a 8 1/4 lber this afternoon on stroff 4.9 lb hook link to 5.2 main line of Ultra. Stroff is of low diameter but supple.

slime monster · May 25, 2008

hi macca, i use preston power line for hook lengths,if you are using a carp match rod 014 is a good reliable diameter for better size tench and carp to double figures.

you would be surprised how little pressure you are actually pulling through the rod ,0.14 line is about 4.5 bs try lifting that on any rod......no please dont . hope this helps.

Stevie the Pisc Artist · May 26, 2008

Try smart genesis, everyone who was using preston powerline has switched, its as strong but finer.

0.18 stuff is belting, doesnt coil as much as the powerline either

slime monster · May 26, 2008

everyone??

Stevie the Pisc Artist · May 26, 2008

Yep, I asked everyone/forum/smilies/smile_smiley.gif

Macca_EFC · May 26, 2008

is everyone the same as "they"? /forum/smilies/tongue_out_smiley.gifwill get a couple and see which brings the best results

morty · May 30, 2008

hi macca_efc i use lazer tornado line 0.14and its 3.3kg [7.27lb] very strong .i use it straight through for my pole rigs .another i use is gamakatsu super G-line at 0.14its 2.8kg [6.2lb] hope this helps u

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