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combi rig

For those unfamiliar with the Allbright type knot here is Korda's step by step sequence on how to tie mono to braid.
Rigz | Korda

Enjoy!
 
Interesting this. When I tie the knot I do it the same as the Korda vid but it is 4 turns up and 4 turns back. If I pass the tag end through the same way it always slips and if i do it the other way it never slips...........must be me.
 
I use the combi because, like Cliff Turner, I've had problems with mono/fluoro breaking at the hook eye, doesn't happen with braid. Also as Ade says, it's a lot cheaper, and less chance of tangles than a long length of braid.

I use back-to-back uni knots to join the 2 materials, I have tried the Allbright but had problems with it sometimes slipping so settled on what I know works every time.
 
Steve Roffey said:
I use the combi because, like Cliff Turner, I've had problems with mono/fluoro breaking at the hook eye, doesn't happen with braid. Also as Ade says, it's a lot cheaper, and less chance of tangles than a long length of braid.

I use back-to-back uni knots to join the 2 materials, I have tried the Allbright but had problems with it sometimes slipping so settled on what I know works every time.
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Steve,

I started using the combi rig to try and improve hook ups with really shy and educated Tench. The combination of 2" (and I mean 2") of very stiff fluoro with as short a length of braid as possible (no more than 1/2") worked very well and still does, especially with critically balanced baits. I also had the same trouble with the Albright knot sometimes slipping for no apparent reason despite all the other attributes of the knot being just what I wanted. The riddle was solved as per my previous posts regarding the tag end. If tied the way I have tried to describe it NEVER slips.

I hope some readers find this of use,
 
Richard Hamlyn said:
Steve,

I started using the combi rig to try and improve hook ups with really shy and educated Tench. The combination of 2" (and I mean 2") of very stiff fluoro with as short a length of braid as possible (no more than 1/2") worked very well and still does, especially with critically balanced baits. I also had the same trouble with the Albright knot sometimes slipping for no apparent reason despite all the other attributes of the knot being just what I wanted. The riddle was solved as per my previous posts regarding the tag end. If tied the way I have tried to describe it NEVER slips.

I hope some readers find this of use,
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Richard, Rigmorole Hydrolink is superb for that rig ;) I can't tie an allbright that doesn't slip to save my life !
Nylon to longer braid links i usually use a small swivel or ring and two Palomars, the join also acts as a useful anchor for a blob of putty.
 
The beauty of the allbright is you can make the braid portion as short as you like, that is not so easy if you use the ring method. I'm a 6 up 2 down man. Has anyone tried blobbing the mono and simply whipping the braid portion to it?
 
Adrian Williams said:
The beauty of the allbright is you can make the braid portion as short as you like, that is not so easy if you use the ring method. I'm a 6 up 2 down man. Has anyone tried blobbing the mono and simply whipping the braid portion to it?
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CM, Inches or feet Adrian ? if its either of the former then Hydrolink would negate any knot and make your life a lot easier ;) if its the latter then the same applies but just add more expensive !
 
Interesting this. I tie it the way Richard ties it cos it works verry well for me. The message here is tie it how you want as long as it works.
 
Simon Lush said:
CM, Inches or feet Adrian ? if its either of the former then Hydrolink would negate any knot and make your life a lot easier ;) if its the latter then the same applies but just add more expensive !
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This is a good example of how easy it is to get the wrong idea from a forum, I was actually talking about turns on the knot, my fault, I should have been more specific.
 
Simon Lush said:
Richard, Rigmorole Hydrolink is superb for that rig ;) I can't tie an allbright that doesn't slip to save my life !
Nylon to longer braid links i usually use a small swivel or ring and two Palomars, the join also acts as a useful anchor for a blob of putty.
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Simon,

I've checked out the Hydrolink product and I'm not sure if I've got my head around it. Can you slide the stiff inner back trough it enough to form the hair and tie it on the hook and then slide the inner back towards the hook to form the shortest "hinge" possible? If so it would save a lot of fannying about,
 
Richard Hamlyn said:
Simon,

I've checked out the Hydrolink product and I'm not sure if I've got my head around it. Can you slide the stiff inner back trough it enough to form the hair and tie it on the hook and then slide the inner back towards the hook to form the shortest "hinge" possible? If so it would save a lot of fannying about,
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You can do it like that Richard but with a bit of practice you can judge how much of the flouro inner to remove and then regulate the length of the braid section with the turns of the knotless knot, i use hinges of no more than a couple of mm on that Tench rig, for clumsy old Barbel rigs its a doddle :)
 
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Simon Lush said:
You can do it like that Richard but with a bit of practice you can judge how much of the flouro inner to remove and then regulate the length of the braid section with the turns of the knotless knot, i use hinges of no more than a couple of mm on that Tench rig, for clumsy old Barbel rigs its a doddle :)
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Simon,

OK, I'm sold...............order in the post, many thanks for bringing this product to my attention and may your Tench tally increase. If you are ever down my way let me know and I'll put you on to a few
 
Simon,

Whats the camo version like?
 
John Cook said:
Simon,

Whats the camo version like?
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Hi John, i don't really know is the short answer ! i normally use the grey one but i assume its the same make up.

One thing i will say about Hydrolink though, DO NOT steam it to straighten it out, it doesn't like it and its easily done by just stretching it out and rubbing your fingers up and down it quickly, the friction creates enough heat to do the job ;)
 
Simon Lush said:
One thing i will say about Hydrolink though, DO NOT steam it to straighten it out, it doesn't like it and its easily done by just stretching it out and rubbing your fingers up and down it quickly, the friction creates enough heat to do the job ;)
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Alternatively, if your fingers are not as tough as ol' 'Leatherhands Lush' :D pull the link tight across your thigh, with your knee bent to tighten your trousers as well...then run the link back and forth along it's length...that warms it up and does the job as well :)

Cheers, Dave.
 
David Gauntlett said:
Alternatively, if your fingers are not as tough as ol' 'Leatherhands Lush' :D pull the link tight across your thigh, with your knee bent to tighten your trousers as well...then run the link back and forth along it's length...that warms it up and does the job as well :)

Cheers, Dave.
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You can't beat a stiffening in the trouser department even at our tender age eh Dave ?:)
 
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