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Terminal tackle · Elasticated gum · Our take
Gardner Tackle Power Gum
11lb / 5m spool
A cracking bit of terminal tackle for tidy stop knots, back stops and a touch of shock absorption when your rig needs a little give.
- Clear, elasticated gum material for terminal rigs.
- Designed for line-friendly stop knots and back stops.
- Can be used as a shock absorber in terminal rigs.
- Available in 7lb, 11lb, 14lb and 22lb versions, with spool length varying by breaking strain.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers Gardner Tackle Power Gum, with the 11lb version used as the reference variant where a specific example is needed. Other breaking strains come on different spool lengths.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A specialised but properly useful bit of terminal tackle, with good versatility if you regularly build adjustable or delicate rigs.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use8.3/10
- Value for Money9/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers building adjustable and running rigs. It gives you a discreet, slightly forgiving material for stops and back-stop arrangements.
- Coarse anglers using split shot or delicate terminal setups. A protruding stop-knot tag can hold split shot without damaging the line, making it useful for careful float and feeder work.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting one material for every leader and hooklink job. Power Gum is made for specific terminal-tackle tasks, not as a universal substitute for mono, braid or fluorocarbon.
- Anyone who wants the quickest possible knot-tying material. The elastic texture rewards a neat approach and can be a little fiddlier than ordinary nylon.
The lowdown
Introducing the Gardner Tackle Power Gum
A cracking bit of terminal tackle for tidy stop knots, back stops and a touch of shock absorption when your rig needs a little give.
- Clear, elasticated gum material for terminal rigs.
- Designed for line-friendly stop knots and back stops.
- Can be used as a shock absorber in terminal rigs.
- Available in 7lb, 11lb, 14lb and 22lb versions, with spool length varying by breaking strain.
Quick verdict
A dead handy bit of rig kit
Gardner Power Gum is simple, useful stuff. It gives you a clear, elasticated material for stop knots, back stops and shock-absorbing sections in terminal rigs.
The little spool won’t take up much room in your box, and the material can solve a few fiddly rig problems without being harsh on your main line. Proper handy for carp and coarse anglers alike.
A specialised but properly useful bit of terminal tackle, with good versatility if you regularly build adjustable or delicate rigs.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.3/10
- Value for Money
- 9/10
The clear elasticated material is purpose-built for tidy, line-friendly terminal work.
It offers secure stop-knot and back-stop duties while adding useful controlled movement.
A discreet, kinder stop and cleaner rig can help presentation, particularly in delicate or pressured situations.
It’s straightforward once you’re used to it, though elastic gum needs neat tying and trimming.
The spools provide plenty of material for a relatively small but versatile terminal-tackle purchase.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Gardner Tackle Power Gum
Some terminal tackle earns its place by doing something clever. Other bits just quietly make life easier. Gardner Tackle Power Gum is firmly in the second camp, mate. It’s a clear, elasticated gum material for building stop knots, back stops and shock-absorbing sections into terminal rigs. Nothing flashy. Just a useful little spool that can save a rig from being a proper faff.
The big attraction is that elastic quality. A hard stop or a tightly cinched knot can put unnecessary stress on line, especially when you’re adjusting rigs, casting repeatedly or dealing with a lively fish at close range. Power Gum gives the setup a touch of movement instead. That can make the whole arrangement feel a bit more forgiving without turning it into a stretchy mess.
For carp fishing, it has a place in rigs where you need a neat, discreet stop that won’t look too agricultural. It can be used for back stops on running arrangements, adjustable components and other terminal jobs where a compact knot needs to sit securely but still be kind to the line. The clear finish is bob on when you want the terminal end to blend into the water rather than waving a bright bit of tackle about.
It’s not just a carp angler’s box essential, either. Coarse anglers can use a protruding stop-knot tag to hold split shot without damaging the line. That’s a dead handy little trick when you’re fine-tuning a float or need shot held in position without biting directly into the mono. On delicate tackle, avoiding unnecessary line damage is always a good shout, particularly when the swim is producing proper bites.
There are four breaking strains in the range: 7lb, 11lb, 14lb and 22lb. The 7lb and 11lb versions come on 5m spools, while the 14lb and 22lb options are supplied on 10m spools. That gives you a decent amount of material for a small bit of terminal kit, although it’s worth checking the exact spool before ordering if you’ve got a particular job in mind.
The 11lb version is listed at 0.7mm diameter, which gives a useful idea of its physical presence. It isn’t featherlight, wispy stuff, but that’s part of why it works as a stop-knot material. The stronger versions are aimed at more robust terminal applications, while the lighter options make more sense when you’re fishing finer and want the rig to stay subtle.
Tying it neatly is the main bit to get right. Keep your knots compact, trim the tag sensibly and make sure the stop is sitting where you want it before casting. With elasticated material, a rushed knot can look a bit naff or move more than intended. Take a few seconds at the tying bench and you’ll have a much cleaner result on the bank.
Power Gum can also be useful when a terminal rig needs a small amount of shock absorption. That doesn’t mean it replaces a proper leader or turns a light rig into heavy-duty tackle. Think of it as a controlled, localised bit of give within the terminal arrangement. Used sensibly, that can help smooth out sudden pressure from a take, a cast or a fish lunging near the net.
So, is it essential? Not for every angler. If your rigs are ultra-simple and you never use stop knots, you might barely reach for it. But if you like tweaking rigs, fishing running setups, using adjustable stops or carrying a few clever solutions in the box, it’s a cracking addition. Small, clear and properly versatile, it’s the sort of product you’ll forget about until a fiddly rig job suddenly becomes much easier.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Material
- Clear, elasticated gum
- Available breaking strains
- 7lb, 11lb, 14lb and 22lb
- Spool length
- 7lb and 11lb: 5m; 14lb and 22lb: 10m
- 11lb diameter
- 0.7mm
- Main uses
- Stop knots, back stops and shock absorption in terminal rigs
- Colour
- Clear
Specs checked with Gardner Tackle, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Small spool, loads of rig jobs
Power Gum isn’t a flashy bit of tackle, but that’s rather the point. It helps you build neater, more forgiving rigs where ordinary line or hard stops can be a bit too rigid.
The clear finish keeps things discreet, while the elastic quality gives stop knots and rig components some movement. Just choose the breaking strain to suit the job rather than treating every version as interchangeable.
A closer look
What you’re buying
Power Gum is supplied on a spool as clear, elasticated material. Its main jobs are making line-friendly stop knots and back stops, with the added option of using it as a shock absorber in a terminal rig. The clear colour keeps the finished arrangement discreet, while the gum construction gives it more give than a rigid stop material.
The range covers 7lb, 11lb, 14lb and 22lb. The 7lb and 11lb spools contain 5m, while the 14lb and 22lb versions contain 10m. The 11lb version is listed at 0.7mm diameter. Each variant is supplied as one spool, so pick the breaking strain around the job rather than simply grabbing the strongest one.
Worth knowing. The product codes are PG7, PG11, PG14 and PG22. Keep the spool in a small grip-seal bag or terminal box compartment so the gum stays tidy and doesn’t become a curly nuisance in your tackle pouch.
Who it suits
A useful fix for fiddly rigs
Carp anglers will find it useful for running rigs, adjustable arrangements and back stops where you want a secure position without creating a harsh contact point on the line. It’s especially handy when you’re refining a rig at the lake rather than rebuilding the whole thing from scratch.
Coarse anglers get a different little benefit. Leave a suitable stop-knot tag protruding and it can hold split shot without biting into the line. That’s useful on float tackle and other delicate setups where one damaged section of mono can turn a promising bite-time into a very avoidable blank.
It’s less suited to anyone looking for a universal leader or hooklink material. Power Gum has a more focused role. Use it where you need a stop, back stop or a touch of controlled give, and it makes sense. Expect it to do every terminal job and you’ll be asking the wrong bit of kit to do the graft.
FAQs in full
The bits anglers usually want to know
The clear finish is designed to keep it discreet in the terminal rig. As ever, neat tying and sensible rig layout matter just as much as colour, so keep the knot compact and avoid leaving a great untidy tag waving around.
It can perform stop-knot and back-stop jobs, but it isn’t automatically the right choice for every rig. Pick the breaking strain to suit the line, components and amount of pressure involved, then check the stop is secure before you cast.
Tie the gum as a stop with a protruding tag, then position the split shot against that tag rather than clamping the shot directly onto the main line. It’s a handy way to hold shot while avoiding damage to the mono.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Clear and discreet on the rig.
- Useful for stop knots, back stops and shock-absorbing sections.
- Elastic nature is kinder to line than a hard, unforgiving stop.
- Compact spools are easy to keep in a terminal-tackle box.
Worth knowing
- Different breaking strains come on different spool lengths, so check the variant before buying.
- It’s specialist rig material rather than an all-purpose replacement for leader or hooklink.
- Elastic gum can take a little more care to tie neatly than standard mono.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What is Gardner Power Gum used for?
What is Gardner Power Gum used for?
It’s designed for line-friendly stop knots and back stops, and it can also act as a shock absorber in terminal rigs.
02Which Power Gum breaking strain should I choose?
Which Power Gum breaking strain should I choose?
Match it to the job and the rest of your rig. The range runs from 7lb through to 22lb, so use the lighter versions for delicate work and the stronger versions where the rig needs more resistance.
03Can it hold split shot?
Can it hold split shot?
Yes. A protruding stop-knot tag can be used to hold split shot without damaging the line, which is a handy trick for float and other fine terminal setups.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a dead handy bit of rig kit. The strongest reasons to choose it are clear and discreet on the rig. and useful for stop knots, back stops and shock-absorbing sections.; the main trade-off is different breaking strains come on different spool lengths, so check the variant before buying..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Clear and discreet on the rig.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers building adjustable and running rigs: It gives you a discreet, slightly forgiving material for stops and back-stop arrangements.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Different breaking strains come on different spool lengths, so check the variant before buying.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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