NASH Skinlink Stiff Hooklink

Product highlights

The NASH Skinlink Stiff is a coated hooklink for carp fishing designed for demanding carp anglers seeking an impeccable presentation of their rigs. Its design combines a rigid outer coating and an extremely strong braided core to offer an optimal balance between discreteness, robustness and ease of use at the waterside.

Thanks to its high density, this hooklink sinks quickly and naturally lays on the bottom, minimising the risk of detection by wary fish. The coated structure greatly reduces the risk of tangling during casts, making it a particularly reliable carp hooklink, even for long-range fishing.

The coating has been engineered to strip easily over the desired length, allowing the creation of flexible sections close to the hook while retaining a rigid section for anti-tangle effect. This versatility makes the Skinlink Stiff an ideal solution for a wide variety of modern carp rigs.

Technical specifications

• Coated hooklink with semi-rigid outer tube providing an excellent anti-tangle effect.
• Ultra-strong braided core made from Kevlar-type fibres for exceptional abrasion resistance.
• Sinking behaviour that promotes natural laying on the bottom for discreet rig presentation.
• Coating easy to strip to the desired length to create both flexible and rigid sections on the same leader.
• Designed to suit many modern carp rigs, in still water as well as in rivers with moderate current.

Advantages and key features

One of the main strengths of the Skinlink Stiff is its ability to combine controlled rigidity with flexibility where needed. The coated section protects the internal braid during repeated contact with obstacles, rocky bottoms or submerged structure, while effectively guiding the hook to the fish's lip during takes.

The braided Kevlar-type core offers excellent abrasion resistance, a crucial point when targeting powerful carp near snags. This construction limits the risk of breakage and provides confidence during the most demanding fights.

The ease with which the coating can be removed in specific areas also allows fine-tuning of rigs. It is therefore possible to create hybrid hooklinks, with a flexible section near the hook for natural bait uptake while keeping a stiffer section to improve self-hooking and reduce tangles around the weight or leadcore.

By choosing this NASH coated hooklink, the carp angler gains a reliable technical material built to withstand harsh conditions and wary fish, while remaining simple to work with day-to-day.

Usage tips

To get the best out of the NASH Skinlink Stiff, plan the required leader length and the portion that should remain coated. First cut the required length, then carefully strip the outer coating with a suitable tool or with your fingernails on the section closest to the hook.

This flexible uncoated section allows for very mobile rigs, encouraging a natural bite from the carp. The remaining coated, stiffer section acts as a lever to optimise self-hooking and limit tangles around the weight or leadcore.

The Skinlink Stiff is particularly well suited to classic bottom rigs, hybrid rigs or presentations close to snags. It is recommended to always test the rig in shallow water or in a bucket before casting to check how the leader lies on the bottom and the bait's mobility.

After each session, carefully inspect the hooklink along its entire length for any signs of wear, especially if you have fished over abrasive bottoms. Replace any damaged section if necessary to maintain maximum safety.

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FAQ

Question 1 : For which types of rigs is this coated hooklink best suited?

Answer: The NASH Skinlink Stiff is particularly suitable for bottom rigs and hybrid rigs where you want the benefit of a rigid anti-tangle section and a flexible section close to the hook. It integrates easily into most modern carp presentations, adapting to different spots and levels of fishing pressure.