Latex for Silvers

[Anonymous]

I went to change the elastic last night in a couple of top kits and I had 2 new spools – Sensas No.5 (0.9mm diameter) and a Preston Latex No.4 (0.85mm diameter). Both pure white latex.

I compared the 2 and the No.5 Sensas looked thinner and softer than the preston No.4. First time buying the Preston and to be honest I might just stick to the Sensas or a few others. I was really looking the Preston in No.3 but the lowest they produce is No.4…?

Are there any other pure latex elastics that anyone recommends in the No1 – No8 sizes?

Not fussed on the Preston Coloured Slip, and i’ve never had many problems witht the Vespe Fluro range…

[TF_Dodge]

Middy Hi Viz green 3-4s and purple 4-6s both brilliant kit for silvers if you can get it ~clap ~clap

[Anonymous]

@Dodge wrote:

Middy Hi Viz green 3-4s and purple 4-6s both brilliant kit for silvers if you can get it ~clap ~clap

I can remember using that stuff maybe 8+ years ago, and in the same colours too! Nothing wrong with it but I think pure latex has it’s advantages now.

[TF_Dodge]

Oh ok ,

Lots of us have switched back to Middy Hi Viz from the pure latex stuff, just a thought !

[Anonymous]

@Dodge wrote:

Oh ok ,

Lots of us have switched back to Middy Hi Viz from the pure latex stuff, just a thought !

What’s the advantages?

[TF_boydieParticipant]

I’ve been using the preston number 5 latex for a couple of years in a match top 3 with the number 1 section removed and it’s been superb for silvers of all sizes.
I had a problem when I changed my pole – the same elastic just didn’t work as well in the new top kits, I tried maver and garbolino latex and they were even worse.
I’ve finally settled on original preston number 5 slip which is spot on – It just shows how something that one person raves about might be useless for another.

[TF_joffmiester]

i fine latex has a shorter life span, i do use the Hi Vis quite a lot now ~sick ~sick
not really tried the purple one though

[TF_jwb]

Personally i would stick to the Sensas.
I use it from the number 2 through to the number 8 for all my silvers fishing on canals and rivers~clap

[TF_shep2]

the green middy 3-4 is available as a silverfish latex now quite expensive @ £7:99 slightly thicker dia than original green but stretches slightly more ive been using original green for silvers for beards now+using it doubled for f1s changed all match kits to new stuff+imho feels better just remains to see how durable it is ~think

[TF_Fred Davis]

Zim have the full range failing that knicker elastic

[TF_redarmy]

is that zim or zimmer frame fred ~sick

[TF_proper tidal boy]

zim 36 fred ????

[snaptackle]

7 metres latex on sensas spool
6 metres on maver
5 on preston
5 on Garbolino

[TF_joffmiester]

@shep2 wrote:

the green middy 3-4 is available as a silverfish latex now quite expensive @ £7:99 slightly thicker dia than original green but stretches slightly more ive been using original green for silvers for beards now+using it doubled for f1s changed all match kits to new stuff+imho feels better just remains to see how durable it is ~think

are you sure this £7.99 isn’t the hollow one as our tackle shop still has it at £2.89~think ~think
latex £1.99 sensas

[TF_shep2]

joff i though it was hollow when i first bought it + the others in that range are but if u read the back of the packet the green is latex fella

[TF_Dodge]

Green and purple Middy Hi Viz £2.89 here aswell.What works for some anglers doesnt always work for others but loads of top anglers have switched back to the tried and trusted Middy Hi Viz ….. pure latex deffo rots after a few weeks of constant use. The Middy is great for bagging for silvers and the green 3-4s well worth a go doubled up for anything from 2 oz roach to skimmers and f1s.I have recently returned from a silverfish festival at Stafford Moor and had weights of skimmers , roach , tench and crucians to 45lb using single Middy Hi Viz purple 4-6s , if i didnt rate it i wouldnt post about it …simples !

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