Trakker Raid Braided Hooklink 35lb 20M

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Product Details and Uses

A premium addition to our carp terminal tackle selection, the Trakker Raid Braided Hooklink 35lb (20m) is an ultra-reliable, high-performance soft braid engineered for tackling big fish in demanding conditions. Manufactured to strict tolerances in Germany, it offers a level of refinement, structural strength, and suppleness that standard braids simply cannot match.

The 35lb breaking strain version features a 0.40mm diameter, making it the perfect choice for targeting specimen carp in snaggier venues or when punishing angling situations require extra structural reassurance.

Technical Performance & Material Coating

The major technical breakthrough of the Raid Braid lies in its specialized filament coating process. Every single filament within the tightly woven PE yarn is enclosed in an individually developed treatment agent. This specialized treatment binds the filaments together to create an ultra-compact body that eliminates fraying, heavily optimizes abrasion resistance, and dramatically enhances knot strength.

Despite this dense construction, the braid is completely supple. Coupled with a built-in heavy sinking core, the hooklink readily snakes over debris and pins itself flat against uneven lakebeds. Finished in an inconspicuous, low-visibility olive green, it effortlessly blends over clay, silt, sand, and weed substrates.

Detailed Specifications

Feature	Specification
Breaking Strain	35lb (15.9kg)
Diameter	0.40mm
Spool Length	20m
Color	Low-Visibility Olive
Material Construction	Finely woven PE + Integrated Sinking Core
Manufacturing Origin	Germany
Primary Applications	Solid PVA bag presentations, Combi-Rigs, and supple line rigs

Where & When to Use It

Solid PVA Bag Presentations: Because the braid is remarkably soft and supple, it folds up compactly inside a solid PVA bag without forming stiff kinks that can lift the hookbait unnaturally out of the pellet pile.
Advanced Combi-Rigs: The perfect choice for creating the ultra-flexible hook section of a classic combi-rig. Loop or knot it onto a stiff fluorocarbon boom or a stripped coated braid section to give the hookbait maximum freedom of movement.
Snaggy and Weedy European Venues: The heavy-duty 35lb rating offers critical security when pulling large fish through dense weed blocks, lily fields, or over sharp gravel bars.

Pro Tip: When tying rigs with the Trakker Raid Braid, use a standard Grinner knot or a Palomar knot to fully exploit the filament coating agent. Moisten the knot thoroughly before sliding it down smoothly. Because the fibers are packed so compactly, pulling the knot tightly home locks the coated filaments into a rock-solid profile that will never slip or choke under sudden pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the braid require tungsten putty to stay pinned to the bottom?

Thanks to its integrated sinking core, Raid Braid settles naturally through the water column on its own. However, if you are fishing over a sharp hummock or cross-currents, rubbing a tiny bit of tungsten putty onto the hooklink or adding a sinker can help ensure everything stays pinned completely flat.

Is the 35lb rating too thick for small PVA bags?

Not at all. While the 35lb version has a slightly wider 0.40mm diameter than the 25lb version, the advanced German weave retains an incredibly soft, limp texture. It folds into compact bags easily without springing out.

Will the low-visibility olive color bleed or fade after heavy use?

No. The individual filaments are deeply treated with a protective coating agent that seals the color pigment inside the yarn matrix, preventing the hooklink from bleaching or fading even after extended exposure to sunlight or underwater minerals.