Terminal Tackle

An easily strippable, matt-finished coated hook-link material with a soft, supple and abrasion-resistant braid inner. Available in 25lb breaking strain on a 20m spool. SOLAR TACKLEEasy Strip Coated HooklinkRRP: £11. 99Website: www.

The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…CARP FISHING GROUP X LINERRP: £13. 95Website: N/ATest period: Six monthsJason Umney says: Although I use monofilament a lot, I recently swapped to fluorocarbon because I started fishing an intimate, gin-clear pit. The lake’s residents are cute and I’m certain that they spook from anglers’ main lines.

Braid hook link in three colours – Mud, Weed and Sand – so there’s something here whatever the lake bed is like. It sinks quickly and will remain on the bottom and out of harm’s way and it’s very easy to use. The slightly stiffer make-up means it is less likely to tangle compared to many other uncoated braids. Supplied on 20m spools in 15lb, 25lb and 35lb breaking strainsJRCConnections Sinking Hook LinkRRP: £12.