youngcarper94 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Ive just started using them eso cryogens stiff riggers as part off a ronnie rig (strange choice i know) but ive been getting some awsome hook holds and even while giving fish some welly away from snags they havent let me down. Also noticed the point doesnt blunt very quickly and seems to be very durable so id rate them at a good buy! yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 27 minutes ago, Big Common said: I would put them opening out, down to your rigs. A longer shanked hook, or a piece of shrink tube to lengthen the shank, will have your hook flipping over quicker and taking hold deeper inside the mouth, the pressure will then be on the bend of the hook, which means less leverage to open it out. I notice all you're opened out rigs are exactly the same, had they have been three different rigs, I might put the blame on the hook being at fault. I would disagree buddy, no hook should open out like that regardless of how the rig is tied IMO. Even with poor rig mechanics I would expect a hook-pull before catastrophic hook deformation like seen in the photos. Rigs like those have been catching carp for years, IMO that packet of hooks defo had an issue, likely low hardness (maybe why ESP moved to this high temp/cryogenic tempering process, who knows?). smufter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 12 minutes ago, yonny said: I would disagree buddy, no hook should open out like that regardless of how the rig is tied IMO. Even with poor rig mechanics I would expect a hook-pull before catastrophic hook deformation like seen in the photos. Tend to agree. They are awful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Those rigs you see their are the rigs i use inn 99% of all my carp fishing . I have not had a problem since binning those hooks and will never use ESP again hook wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Big Common said: Couple of bits ticked off the list. This little rig box too help me towards cutting down a little on the amount of tackle I've been taking. Couldn't find anything else as compact with the same functions. http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/korda-combi-rig-safe Got one of those myself. Great bit of kit, one of the best things I've bought and highly recommended. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam77 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Trakker composite and Fox ruckall are my latest additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 A TFG oval and overwrap. Had their first use this weekend, definitely no complaints. Took me a while to set up as I haven't used a brolly with wrap for years, but I can use the brolly alone for day only trips B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Fox Digital scales , 60Kg - 132 Lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Couldn't resist a weekend deal , Not used RG Baits before , but there service was second to none ordered over the weekend it was fresh & in my freezer by 10 am this morning. Got 20k plus a few other bits chucked in, delivered to my door for £ 120.00 can't moan at that as I know the baits good. That's my bait sorted for the first social of the year in April , the advanced hookers look particularly crey proof too which will come in to play later in the year 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam77 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, chillfactor said: Couldn't resist a weekend deal , Not used RG Baits before , but there service was second to none ordered over the weekend it was fresh & in my freezer by 10 am this morning. Got 20k plus a few other bits chucked in, delivered to my door for £ 120.00 can't moan at that as I know the baits good. That's my bait sorted for the first social of the year in April , the advanced hookers look particularly crey proof too which will come in to play later in the year 😎 That's a good deal mate !! Didn't get much hassle from the crays at said venue but think they did me on last night. Just shelled out £130 for a lens repair so no bait order till may lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nafy118 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 well, where do i start lol harrison torrix t.e 12.6 rods, mk3 nevilles with the newest remote, jag xcavator sticks with adjustable bars, trakker tempest brolly oh and a rowing boat for my syndicate (these have all been over the past year or 2) salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 blooming garden costing me a fortune!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 9 hours ago, smufter said: blooming garden costing me a fortune!! damn me smufter!! i would get rid of them big stones on the lawn bud, you will blunt your mower blades on them i would kill for that barbie tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, cyborx said: i would kill for that barbie tho I was going to get a brick one built, but by the time I weighed out over £150.00 for the bricks and cement etc. plus another £100.00 for somebody to build it for me it didn't work out a lot more to get this one from B&Q. And this one looks a lot nicer. cyborx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 looks like its all round smufters for a bbq this weekend then , it must need testing out to check its safe for the family to use ....... dave yonny and B.C. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 10 hours ago, smufter said: blooming garden costing me a fortune!! Are those meteorites on your lawn Smufter ? . Can you put my vegetarian option on the grill first before Dave's burgers pls.? . cloud9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t30sxh Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Blimey....that BBQ's more like a flamethrower! One blackened...raw steak coming right up! I've just ordered some new line, Gardner Pro LIght 12lb to go on my spare reels and some Tutti Frutti glug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh92 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Going to my local tackle shop tonight to pick up one these spombs, never used one before but it looks a great way to get bait out and I'll probably leave with more stuff I don't need lol B.C. and yonny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 14 hours ago, crusian said: Are those meteorites on your lawn Smufter ? . No mate. My 1st attempts at rolling my own boilies. I've now gone back to Urban baits. yonny, crusian and cyborx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 You'll love the Spomb jh92. One of the great tackle inventions in the last 10 years. I can't remember how we managed without them (or rather I can.... with bait all over the swim). jh92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh92 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 57 minutes ago, Big Common said: Little tip JH, when you fill it, try to use a spoon if you've got small stuff in the mix. I made the mistake of dipping it into the mix when I first used one last year. The small bits like hempseed can get stuck in the hinge and nose, it will close up ok, but jam slightly and might not open up on every cast. Good little tool though, and spreads slightly better than a spod. 31 minutes ago, yonny said: You'll love the Spomb jh92. One of the great tackle inventions in the last 10 years. I can't remember how we managed without them (or rather I can.... with bait all over the swim). Thanks and I hope I do lol I'll be using a mix of bird seed, maize and boilies so needed something to get it all out because I don't think a catapult would work so well lol. Just a quick question, I've been making a few batches of boilies today and on my last one I was getting the egg out of the pack and it broke, so I tipped it into the tub with the rest of the eggs only to notice the egg was cracked and it was stuck to the bottom of the pack, is that mix of eggs still OK to use or is it ruined? I take it the egg might of been gone off and the last thing I want is a bad batch of boilies lol thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 8 hours ago, smufter said: No mate. My 1st attempts at rolling my own boilies. I've now gone back to Urban baits. Ah your own boilies should stop the Bream ! . cloud9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh92 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 New Nash h gun dwarf 9ft rod, a fox spomb, PVA mesh refill and some new inline leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muftyboy Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Picked up a cyprinus memory foam bedchair of eBay for less than a oner. And got a diem carbon 42 inch landing net for £34 . Happy days. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nafy118 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 On 3/2/2017 at 14:48, yonny said: You'll love the Spomb jh92. One of the great tackle inventions in the last 10 years. I can't remember how we managed without them (or rather I can.... with bait all over the swim). i blooming hate mine! the ones i have either open up on the cast or don't open when they hit the water. back to the good old spod for me. jh92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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