@shep2 wrote:
been using the new(ish)middymicro shock core 1-5 doubled up quote from middy=perfectly balanced cushion action for silverfish developed over a two year period special mix of lattices made from natural liquid latex extruded and cured ~hand what they forgot to add is that it rots like youve never seen i did 9 topkits with it used them once + next time out they were snapping like cotton another angler on the bank had the same problem with it too~naughty previous to swapping ive used the original green with no problems but the new stuff does stretch just that bit further so i thought it would be better and at 7.99 thought it would be petty durable but sadly its not~sick ps the elastic had not been subjected to sunlight~naughty anybody else fell for it~think
Most of my skimmer fishing is on a canal, with fish averaging 12oz to 1lb but with the chance of hitting the odd fish up to 4lbs.
I’ve been using doubled Middy 1-5 for a few years now and reckon it is better than anything else I’ve used.
I do agree that it does not last as long as some elastics but that is probably a small price to pay. I reckon it lasts about 4-6 months – being used twice a week.
Even single 1-5 is good for skimmers but it does take a bit longer to land any bonus proper bream you may hook. I’ve landed carp up to 5lbs and pike up to 7lbs on the doubled 1-5.
I have tried a few very light hollows which are OK but I do find that when you have netted a smaller stamp of fish, they get pulled up in the landing net as the elastic retracts in to the pole.
TF_baitchef.
