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I agree with all of you that rm coated braid is the stiffest out there (by a mile), but how do you handle a simple figure 8 knot, then the coating always tears. Yeah, you could strip it and then make your loop, anti tangle sleeve over the knot and it's stiff all the way, but maybe there's another, neater way without having to strip?
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In reply to Post #49
Cheers!
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In reply to Post #45
I think it may have changed name slightly but it's still the same stuff.
And yes, still use it. It is a very good product indeed.
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In reply to Post #47
Yes sir. If the color bothers you by the way (that camo that turns from green to brown and back) you can also wait until beginning of next year, as a Dutch company is having this made in an all grey color by RidgeMonkey. Don't know if it's viable to ship in into the UK with all the taxes, but still.
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In reply to Post #46
Thank you, is it still called by the same name?
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In reply to Post #45
Yes still available and love it! Haven't found anything better(stiffer).
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In reply to Post #44
Sorry to re-visit this thread again but is the RM stuff still available or have any other suggestions come up in the meantime? Cheers.
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In reply to Post #43
I thought it was replaced by a new coated braid?
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In reply to Post #42
Hi Rich,
Yes overall I am. Not the easiest to work with, but once all tied up, I'm pleased with how it works, and use it now as my go to coated braid.
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In reply to Post #40
re: " Ridge monkey Stiff Coated Hooklink -
Pretty soft. The outer coating isn't the easiest to knot, but it seems tough as hell and the final knot seems very strong. Once steamed it's very stiff indeed. Thinner than my old spool of stiff silt (both 25lb BS). Overall it gets the thumbs up, but the fish will obviously be the ultimate judge. "
i'm also looking for some Stiff Coated Hooklink, save starting a new thread, thought i'd post here, and see what you guys think nearly 2 years on...
is there anything better out there?
@NemesisWitch - are you happy with the Ridge monkey Stiff Coated Hooklink?
or have you found a better 'Stiff Coated Hooklink'?
cheers! 
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In reply to Post #40
Gardner ultra skin stiff is decent
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In reply to Post #39
Pretty soft. The outer coating isn't the easiest to knot, but it seems tough as hell and the final knot seems very strong. Once steamed it's very stiff indeed. Thinner than my old spool of stiff silt (both 25lb BS). Overall it gets the thumbs up, but the fish will obviously be the ultimate judge.
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In reply to Post #38
What's the inner core like?
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In reply to Post #37
As an update, I've received the RM Tec from Ridge monkey. Ties up pretty well and certainly gives the stiffness I'm after, so thanks all for your suggestions, you helpful bunch of fellows! 
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Korda n trap in 30lb or esp tungsten x stiff, I use both for stiff hinge rig booms, much prefer it over fluorocarbon
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