andrewtrace Posted May 21, 2007 Report Posted May 21, 2007 Having tied a couple of rigs yesterday and look ing at them in water , the hook length does not really hold the bottom - so rig putty needed, problem going at 6 am tomorrow before shops open - any suggestions, is there something similar from Hardware stores ? Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted May 21, 2007 Report Posted May 21, 2007 Mud rubbed up and down the rig. Lead coils, the inner from Leadcore, coiled around the rig in places. Next point, always keep some putty in the Tackle box! Quote
shakey Posted May 21, 2007 Report Posted May 21, 2007 Lead coils, the inner from Leadcore, coiled around the rig in places. Agreed, although you may want to run a black marker pen over the leadcore inner before you wrap it in place if the lead is shiny. Some leadcore inners have a shiny finish some are dull, it just depends on what sort you have in your box. Quote
josh231090 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 Not trying to snd a cheap skate or anything but my tackle shop sells putty for 7.99, Is it me or is that just a little expensive. are there any other alternatives like plasterice Quote
patos1 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 are there any other alternatives like plasterice Failing to procure some plasterice you could always try plasticine Just had a look at ebay prices for putty, the most expensive one was Kryston Heavy Metal at £6.19 with free postage so yes, your shop is ripping you off. Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 Not trying to snd a cheap skate or anything but my tackle shop sells putty for 7.99, Is it me or is that just a little expensive. are there any other alternatives like plasterice Gardner critical mass, probably the best putty going £7.19 at Tackle shop prices Nash Total Mass £5.50 Plus its re-usable, so its not that expensive to rub some up and down the line. Plasticine can be used as a weight, but its not "heavy" compared to putty. Like I said in the above post, rub the hooklink in mud or clay Quote
josh231090 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 Alrite, Cheers mate ill take alook at Ebay Quote
pte1643 Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 How about the "Liquidy" stuff used for coating sinking Fly line leaders? Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 How about the "Liquidy" stuff used for coating sinking Fly line leaders? And Kryston drop em Quote
beanz Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 blue tack or plastercine mixed with grinding dust or even sand for all us skin flints or for the wealthy file down a gold ring and add that Quote
myleshickman Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 If its only for the one session why couldnt you just use some shot or mayb shorten your hooklength or use a different line? Quote
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