Richard713 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm trying to make a blowback rig using a rig ring. I'm struggling to work out what the best size ring to use is. I'm using a Nash Fang X size 7 hook. I've tried the korda rig rings in a micro which fit snug, quite a tight fit really but still movement up the hook. I've tried korda small ones which seem a little slack and now I've tried nash ones in a 2.5mm. The sizes confuse me too as some like korda don't tell you size. What are everyone's thoughts? Is a loose fit desired? The 2.5mm ones seem very slack, just doesn't look right to me. At £3.50 a pack I'd like some insight before buying any more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Korda Overpriced? Who would of thunk it? Various manufacturers do have different sizes. Fox I know produce a couple of different rig ring sizes, and there are some tear drop shaped ones around by companies like Solar. Drennan/ESP and Gardner could be worth looking at I use Fox and the Solar teardrop, but bear in mind I'm using size 4 hooks most of the time yonny and B.C. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 As a preference i prefer the next size up from the micro swivels when using a blow back rig, I found (this is a personal opinion of course) the micro rings jammed up a lot more so if there was debris on the bottom there would be more chance of the ring sticking on movement, the small rings can also effect the rigs ability to reset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I wouldn't go with any of the big brands, not for components that aint subject to loading anyway. You can pick up 50 cheapo rig rings for a couple of quid on ebay. Personally I like a bigger ring, I want plenty of movement. Normally use 3 or 4 mm depending on the application/rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Fox rig ring sizes: 2.5, 3.2, 3.7mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard713 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thank you for all the help guys, I've managed to get some korda small rig rings and I think they measure in at 2mm, they seem to be just about right, not too tight and just loose enough to slide freely up the hook. Think I'll look on eBay for some 2mm ones next time I need a stock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I have some 2mm rings , just how you can see them , let alone tie a rig using them is beyond me .... dave Richard713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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