elastication,bushes and connector advice

[rob39]

Hi All

Having a go at elasticating my pole (2 sections) What size of elastic is normally used for average match fishing (carp bream tench up to 1lb-5lb with some larger specimens lurking around. Silvers from ounces to 1lb) , I have some middy hi viz elastic size 4-6 .875mm purple, size 8-10 1.3 mm yellow specimen grade and size 10-12 1.6 mm pink whopper stopper grade.

Also what sizes of external bushes should be used (preston) for what grade of elastic aswell as size of connectors to use (preston slip conectors)

[mjbarnes12]

right...........

 

you'll be better off fishing the 8-10 elastic due to the larger fish and this will not be too heavy that you will bump off smaller fish!! I use 8 latex and 10 latex for the majority of my commercial pool fishing!! you should therefore should fish mainlines from 0.12 (possibly 0.10) - 0.16

 

The bush will depend on how far you cut back your tip, you need it to be a little bit bigger than the elastic that is going in so that it can be fed in without touching all the sides. I personally think externals are better for power tops but each to their own!!

 

As for connectors i use the fox match 'maxi' size for all of my tops!!

 

Hope this helps

[Dick Dastardly]

My standard answer for this is to go to a tackle shop and look at various makes of elastic.Some have reccomendations for elastic sixe to line size wroye on the back of them.Ive always found this a good enough guide. Just select the laccy to match the hook link strength you normally use.I find a size 6 used with 1.5lb bottoms good for all my general fishing ie tiddlers up to a couple of pound.