Xitan Microbore Elastic
For my heavier summer and autumn rigs, especially when I am expecting some decent hard-fighting carp, the Xitan Microbore Elastic really comes into its own. For rigs with a 0.14mm – 0.16mm hooklengths and hooks in the 14-16 range I go for the Blue / Pearl Microbore, which is rated 9-13 normal elastic.
Despite being 30% thinner than normal hollow elastics, the Microbore retains a x7 stretch, meaning that I can run it through either one or two-piece kits, depending upon the size of the fish. Being thinner, Microbore is also a lot lighter than most hollow elastics, and you can really feel the difference when fishing long.
If you are looking for a top-quality hollow elastic then do check out the Xitan Microbore Elastic. I think it offers some advantages over other elastics, it is also very long lasting, making it good value too.
Jon Whincup
Microbore Specifications:
Lime Green – ⌀1.3mm – 3-5
Orange – ⌀1.5mm – 5-7
Pink – ⌀1.9mm – 7-9
Blue / Pearl – ⌀2.3mm – 9-13
Hunter Green – ⌀2.7mm – 13-17
Rocket Red – ⌀3mm – 17-21
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Microbore Elastic covers a wide-range of different diameters.
The small bore makes for a thinner, lighter elastic that deforms less when running through a bush.
I use a Dacron Connector with Xitan Microbore Elastic.
The blue Microbore is perfect for hook lengths of 0.14mm – 0.16mm for summer carp rigs.