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Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink
Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink
Tough, camouflaged and easy to strip, Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink gives you the control of a coated braid without making rig tying a right faff.
- Super-tough coated braid with a camouflaged outer finish.
- Highly abrasion-resistant inner braid for demanding lakebeds and snags.
- The outer coating strips easily for combi-rigs and multi-rigs.
- Supplied on a 20m spool in breaking strains from 15lb to 80lb.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink in its available breaking strains, supplied on a 20m spool.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A versatile coated hooklink that earns strong marks for control, toughness and rig-building options.
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers tying combi-rigs. You can keep the coated section stiff and tidy while stripping back the final section close to the hook.
- Anglers fishing abrasive or snaggy areas. The tough inner braid gives you extra confidence when the lakebed is covered in stone, weed or other rough stuff.
Maybe skip if
- Match anglers after ultra-fine, simple hooklinks. A coated braid can be more material and more preparation than a straightforward fine hooklink needs.
- Anglers who want a totally soft presentation. The coating adds stiffness unless you strip back the section you want to move freely.
The lowdown
Introducing the Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink
Tough, camouflaged and easy to strip, Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink gives you the control of a coated braid without making rig tying a right faff.
- Super-tough coated braid with a camouflaged outer finish.
- Highly abrasion-resistant inner braid for demanding lakebeds and snags.
- The outer coating strips easily for combi-rigs and multi-rigs.
- Supplied on a 20m spool in breaking strains from 15lb to 80lb.
Quick verdict
A cracking coated hooklink for dependable rigs
Kamo Coated Hooklink does the job without fuss. It gives you a tough inner braid, a camouflaged finish and an outer coating you can strip exactly where the rig needs to move.
That makes it a sound pick for combi-rigs and multi-rigs, especially when you want a neat presentation with a bit of extra protection around rough ground. It’s not the cheapest-looking spool on the tackle-shop shelf, but it’s proper versatile kit.
A versatile coated hooklink that earns strong marks for control, toughness and rig-building options.
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
The tough braid, clean coating and camouflaged finish point to a well-considered piece of terminal tackle.
It offers useful stiffness, controlled movement and anti-tangle behaviour across several rig styles.
The ability to strip the coating around the hook helps create natural movement while keeping the overall rig tidy.
The coating strips easily and can be knotted, although preparation still needs a steady hand and a proper check.
A 20m spool and wide strain range make it a practical, versatile buy for anglers tying a variety of carp rigs.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink
Korda’s Kamo Coated Hooklink is the sort of spool you reach for when plain braid feels a bit too soft, but a fully stiff hooklink feels a bit too clunky. It gives you a useful middle ground. Tough where it needs to be, flexible where you choose, and camouflaged enough to keep things looking tidy on the deck.
The clever bit is the coated-braid construction. Inside, you’ve got a highly abrasion-resistant braid. Outside, there’s a coating that adds stiffness and helps the hooklink kick away from the lead and sit in a more controlled fashion. That can make a big difference when you’re casting a fair way or fishing over a messy bottom.
You’re not locked into one behaviour, either. Leave the coating intact and the hooklink stays relatively rigid and resistant to tangles. Strip it back around the hook end and you open up the braid, giving the rig more natural movement. That’s the whole appeal of coated hooklinks, and Kamo makes that adjustment nice and straightforward.
For a combi-rig, it’s bang on. Keep a section coated to create the stiff boom, then strip back the part that joins the hook. The result is a rig with a controlled reset and a more supple hook section. If you’re trying to get a sharp turn without the whole rig behaving like a spring, this is exactly the sort of material that earns its place in the box.
It also suits multi-rigs, where the hook needs to sit and move freely while the rest of the rig stays tidy. The coating can be knotted without creating those unwanted hinges that make some coated materials fold awkwardly. That helps you tie clean, consistent rigs rather than faffing about trying to persuade the material into shape.
The Kamo finish is designed to blend into the lakebed, too. Obviously, no camouflage turns a rig invisible in every swim, but the broken-up colour is a sensible choice over mixed bottoms, silt and general lakebed detritus. If the carp are on the munch and feeding confidently, presentation still matters. There’s no point having a cracking bait on a rig that looks like a length of bright cord.
Abrasion resistance is another big tick. The inner braid is aimed at anglers fishing around rough ground, weed and other tackle-bothering features. That doesn’t mean you can bosh it into any snag and forget about it. You still need the right strain, sound knots and sensible playing angles. But the tougher construction gives you a useful cushion when the bottom isn’t billiard-table smooth.
There’s a good spread of breaking strains, from 15lb and 20lb for lighter work through 30lb, then up to 50lb, 65lb and 80lb for much more serious carp fishing. That range means you can match the hooklink to the venue instead of trying to make one size do everything. Open-water work might call for a lighter option, while weed or snags will push you towards something beefier.
The spool contains 20 metres, which is a useful amount for tying a fair few rigs without carrying a massive reel of material. Just remember that coated hooklinks reward a bit of care. Strip only what you need, keep the transition smooth and inspect every knot before the rig goes out. Do that, and Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink is a proper dependable option for neat, strong carp presentations.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Type
- Coated braid hooklink
- Spool length
- 20m
- Breaking strains
- 15lb, 20lb, 30lb, 50lb, 65lb and 80lb
- Finish
- Camouflaged outer coating
- Inner braid
- Highly abrasion resistant
- Rig compatibility
- Combi-rigs and multi-rigs
Specs checked with Korda, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is all about controlled movement. Leave the coating on and you get a stiffer, more tangle-resistant section; strip it back near the hook and the braid can behave naturally where it matters.
That balance is handy when fish are wary or the bottom is a bit grim. Kamo helps you build a rig that sits cleanly, turns properly and doesn’t look like a bit of garden wire dropped on the lakebed.
What you’re buying
A coated braid with plenty of rig control
Kamo combines a tough, abrasion-resistant inner braid with a camouflaged outer coating. The coating adds stiffness and helps the rig behave itself during the cast, while the braid gives you a more supple hook section once you strip it back.
That makes it particularly useful for combi-rigs and multi-rigs. You can decide exactly where the rig should be rigid and where it should flex, rather than accepting one fixed level of movement.
Worth knowing. Don’t strip the coating back miles further than needed. A tidy coated-to-braid transition helps the rig turn cleanly and keeps the presentation under control.
Pick your breaking strain
Match it to the venue, not just the biggest fish
The 15lb, 20lb and 30lb versions give you sensible options for lighter or more open-water situations. They’re useful when you want the benefits of coated braid without dragging a heavy hooklink around the swim.
The 50lb, 65lb and 80lb versions are aimed more at serious carp work, weed and snaggy ground. The key is choosing enough strength for the swim while keeping the rig as neat as possible.
If you’re fishing a clean gravel spot, a supple stripped section can help the hook do its job. Over chod, weed or rough lakebed, leaving more coating on can give you better anti-tangle control and a bit more protection.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know before tying
Can it be knotted with the coating on? Yes. The coating is designed to be knotted without creating unwanted hinges, which is handy when you’re building consistent rigs at home or on the bank.
Does it have to be used as a combi-rig? Not at all. That’s one of its strongest uses, but the ability to strip sections back means you can tune the stiffness and movement for different hook patterns and lakebeds.
How should you choose the strain? Start with the swim. Clear water and open ground may suit a lighter option, while weed, snags and abrasive bottoms call for a stronger version and careful playing tactics.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Tough inner braid with useful abrasion resistance.
- Easy-to-strip coating gives you loads of rig-tuning control.
- Camouflaged finish helps the rig blend into the bottom.
- Works neatly for combi-rigs and multi-rigs.
- Wide range of breaking strains, from 15lb through to 80lb.
Worth knowing
- A coated hooklink takes a little more care to prepare than plain braid.
- The heavier breaking strains can be more material than you need in open-water situations.
- You’ll still need to check the stripped section and knots carefully before casting.
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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 rigs is Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink suited to?
What rigs is Korda Kamo Coated Hooklink suited to?
It’s designed for rigs such as combi-rigs and multi-rigs. Strip the coating where you want movement, while leaving it on where you want stiffness and anti-tangle control.
02What breaking strains are available?
What breaking strains are available?
Kamo Coated Hooklink is available in 15lb, 20lb, 30lb, 50lb, 65lb and 80lb versions. Pick the strain to suit the size of fish, weed and snags you’re dealing with.
03How do you prepare the coating?
How do you prepare the coating?
Peel or strip back the outer coating over the section that needs to flex, then tie your chosen rig. Keep the coated section neat and check the finished knot and stripped transition before fishing.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking coated hooklink for dependable rigs. The strongest reasons to choose it are tough inner braid with useful abrasion resistance. and easy-to-strip coating gives you loads of rig-tuning control.; the main trade-off is a coated hooklink takes a little more care to prepare than plain braid..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Tough inner braid with useful abrasion resistance.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers tying combi-rigs: You can keep the coated section stiff and tidy while stripping back the final section close to the hook.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A coated hooklink takes a little more care to prepare than plain braid.”
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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