The Barbel Show 2012

chunkyp · #1 (**permalink**) 14-10-2011, 08:21

Hi

Do you guys have a preference to braid or mono for hooklink material? Have you noticed a difference in hook ups?

I have started using braid and I think its a very good option. I had a barbel on the severn and it took me into a snag, after a while I got it out and landed it but on inspection of the hookling it was badly frayed but did not break! I think if I was using mono I would of lost the fish no question.

So what do you guys think? Are there any other advantages for braid over mono or vise versa?

ChunkyP

Stephen Bond · #2 (**permalink**) 14-10-2011, 14:53

Braid is stronger, thinner and more flexible.

In some situations it can be be less visible than mono too.

Coated braid is certainly more abrasion resistant than mono.

Braid, being multi-strand itself can sometimes fail in a less catastrophic way than mono.

Stephen

ChrisD · #3 (**permalink**) 25-10-2011, 23:54

So can anyone suggest suitable braids as there are a myriad to choose from?
Thanks

chunkyp · #4 (**permalink**) 26-10-2011, 08:20

I have read that a lot of people like the drennan sink braid, ive used it and it seems quite good. Its quite cheap as well.

ChunkyP

darbs · #5 (**permalink**) 26-10-2011, 09:15

When I'm rolling meat, I have braid(spiderwire) on my centrepin. All my other Barbel fishing is done with mono.
Ray Walton uses Spiderwire braid.

speedmasterl · #6 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 22:29

i use both braid and mono Chris. Braid in a very snaggy weir that i fish, mono when i can use lighter tackle in reletivley snag free areas. Power Pro braid is superb.
Larry

ChrisD · #7 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 22:33

Cheers guys

Ricky3112 · #8 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 23:12

Originally Posted by chunkyp

I have read that a lot of people like the drennan sink braid, ive used it and it seems quite good. Its quite cheap as well.

ChunkyP

Agreed, Sinkbraid is cheap and very good, but don't use in rocky or near mussel beds etc, but I'm sure you know this.

steveb · #9 (**permalink**) 28-10-2011, 04:56

Hiya,
Can recomend spiderwire great stuff very supple and thin, a mate of mine brought me a couple of spools (100mtrs) from usa a few years back. If you do go for spiderwire, only use recomended knots.
Steve

**JayZS** · #10 (**permalink**) 28-10-2011, 06:30

Originally Posted by Stephen Bond

Braid is stronger, thinner and more flexible.

Stephen

I wonder why no manufacturer has tried to make even thinner mono...by using single strand braid material?

Billy, when you are sat there blanking, maybe you could unravel a length and give one of the strands a try? ;-)