Lee Kashan Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Overall I like ESP, their new hooklink Tungsten Loaded is awesome, I like the soft Their swivels are also awesome, the Hi-Performance Japanese ones all the way for me, silky goodness! Their beads and stuff are good as well, as are their anti tan gle sleeves nice and neat and thin, and their tail rubbers are also very thin and neat I have not given their lines much of a run ever but just bought some Syncro XT having heard it's good I use a couple of Korda bits as well, their updated smooth matt coated leads and updated intelligent backleads are superb (the old ''un-intelligents'' were awful) I keep things really simple at the end so that's about all I use.. Apart from a bit of any old leadcore lying around in my drawer.. Oh yeah hooks, Drennan Continentals all the way now.. Drennan own ESP anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Rig Marole for me, almost everything they release is a genuine step forward and offers and advantage over similar products. I use a lot of their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, Lee Kashan said: I have not given their lines much of a run ever but just bought some Syncro XT having heard it's good It is good Lee, you'll like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Excellent Used Shimano Technium for years but got some much stiffer rods and it doesn't suit them as it's too low stretch The Syncro stuff is stretchier but not too much, should be perfect, anyway has a nice feel to it and quite like the very dull green greyish colour I heard the original is better than the loaded so I got that, in 12, I don't care how quick it sinks I use backleads a lot lol so every line takes about one second to sink lol Edited September 27, 2017 by Lee Kashan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, yonny said: Rig Marole for me, almost everything they release is a genuine step forward and offers and advantage over similar products. I use a lot of their stuff. I quite like them, used to use them a lot, must keep an eye on their stuff, they are a clever bunch.. ESP just suit the way I like to fish and the lakes I fish a bit more if that makes any sense lol yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 for me, Atomic Jell-E-Wyre and chod wyre. Atomic hooks. Other bits and pieces from all over. Fox hook beads, bank tackle, avid, korda, kryston, the list goes on. I am looking at the mozzy hooks though. silly sharp, tough and dirt cheap. My mate had a few which I looked at and I have to say I may be using them in the curve shank when using bottom baits next year. Letting him give a full trial on them first though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, greekskii said: I am looking at the mozzy hooks though. silly sharp, tough and dirt cheap. My mate had a few which I looked at and I have to say I may be using them in the curve shank when using bottom baits next year. Letting him give a full trial on them first though! Pretty sure I have a few packs of the mozzy curves and their chods that you can have mate, bought them for a French trip but wasn't overly impressed. Let me check later, If I can find them I'll post them to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 47 minutes ago, yonny said: Pretty sure I have a few packs of the mozzy curves and their chods that you can have mate, bought them for a French trip but wasn't overly impressed. Let me check later, If I can find them I'll post them to you. trying to offload then on to me. From what I saw they were sharp from the pack and looked strong. I just like a big curve shank for bottom/balanced baits on the multi rig. The atomic size 5s are still pretty small. Have caught on them though, and had no drop off at all but it's just a confidence thing when I head back to harder waters with bigger fish. If you weren't impressed then I will steer clear. Always looking for alternatives now fox hooks are as soft as butter. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 No worries, been put on to J Precision hooks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Mate just get on Drennan Wide Gape Specialists Superb and just over a quid a packet And Drennan Continentals They are all I use now and been a few years, only offset hooks you can get any more, an offset beaked point is the ONLY hook you can use in barbless in my opinion as they do not slip I don't like curve shanks one bit. In the smaller sizes they rip gobs, seen it too often to ever use them again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 34 minutes ago, greekskii said: trying to offload then on to me. Lol.... no offence intended..... they're OK, it's just the hook point isn't long enough for them to sharpen up well.... 27 minutes ago, greekskii said: been put on to J Precision hooks... Been using them this year in place of the Atomics, very impressed so far. 7 minutes ago, Lee Kashan said: Drennan Continentals A classic big fish hook mate, also decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, Lee Kashan said: Mate just get on Drennan Wide Gape Specialists Superb and just over a quid a packet And Drennan Continentals Looking for a curve shank to suit my fishing. 8 minutes ago, Lee Kashan said: an offset beaked point is the ONLY hook you can use in barbless in my opinion as they do not slip only use barbed 8 minutes ago, Lee Kashan said: I don't like curve shanks one bit. In the smaller sizes they rip gobs, seen it too often to ever use them again agree, its why I use big hooks. they stay put. 1 minute ago, yonny said: Been using them this year in place of the Atomics, very impressed so far. Going to get some. I rarely fish bottom/balanced at the moment so doubt I'll really use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I very seldom fish anything other than bottom baits, been that way for years.. Gone right off wafters, I think they move around too much for big carp to be able to pick them up.. I'm interested in trying over weighted pop ups and snowman rigs more though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I think its key to use what you like using and stick with it Never forget that there are endless little alterations you can make with your choice of hook regarding the hook size, bait size, rig length, hair length etc. I used to tie ultra neat rigs all the same length thinking they were ''the one'', but that isn't the way forward as all you are doing is teaching the carp which bait has a line stuck in it! yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Lee Kashan said: I very seldom fish anything other than bottom baits, been that way for years.. Gone right off wafters, I think they move around too much for big carp to be able to pick them up.. I'm interested in trying over weighted pop ups and snowman rigs more though Over weighted pop ups are what I normally use unless fishing over light weed/heavier silt. Snowman rigs should be balanced and act the same as wafters? Had my pb on a snowman and caught countless fish on them. The angling situation dictates what rig I use. Normally a low pop up on my stiff multi rig. Snowmen on harder spots or over finer background feed. Saying that I have landed some tricky carp on 2 inch pop ups over beds of groats, pigeon conditioner and maples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) I have a few nice ideas to try out, basically using almost the full range of my chosen bait with a few tweaks that are definitely out of fashion! Plus groundbait which is also very out of fashion I don't do method balls though, my old second hand rods which I carefully rebuilt are too valuable to me for all that heave ho, lol Edited September 28, 2017 by Lee Kashan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lee Kashan said: Plus groundbait which is also very out of fashion using boilie crumb is very in fashion though...basically the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Vic, I used to use the arma points exclusively and never thought I would change. I then tried the esp cryogen range and they are special mate. Now the edges range has taken over from the armas, I'm glad I was given the nod on them just before release!! greekskii 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, nigewoodcock said: Vic, I used to use the arma points exclusively and never thought I would change. I then tried the esp cryogen range and they are special mate. Now the edges range has taken over from the armas, I'm glad I was given the nod on them just before release!! Not quite with you mate are you saying the Edges hooks are pants? I bought a load to look at and they seemed fine. Fox hooks are famously strong and reliable. Big let down for me with them and many brands is this obsession with the (completely useless) palm test and a big lean away from offset patterns I can't use a hook unless its offset, massively aids hookholds with no need for barbs, never slips, only pattern that should ever be sold in barbless is an offset beaked point in my opinion. I hate barbed hooks personally but that's another debate altogether lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yes they are pants. Too soft. Turn on if you breathe on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJC carper Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Use lots of different company's for different things. Hooks I've been using Angling Iron for last couple of years occasionally use korda kranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, greekskii said: Yes they are pants. Too soft. Turn on if you breathe on them I only have one item Fox thing, a new sleeping bag, overpriced just like all the big brands but a great bit of kit to be fair Edited September 29, 2017 by Lee Kashan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I have a thing about all the gear I choose including bait that the company I use must be friendly and approachable/contact-able.. I won't list the ones that you can never speak to and are rude and which I hate, and it might be silly, but that's just the way I am I used to support my local tackle dealer loyally and help them out but they're a miserable prat so I use online instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Kashan Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 7 hours ago, greekskii said: Yes they are pants. Too soft. Turn on if you breathe on them Maybe a bad batch Does happen The ones I looked at were fine, like I said I don't like flat hooks though, I use offset always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Lee Kashan said: I have a thing about all the gear I choose including bait that the company I use must be friendly and approachable/contact-able.. I won't list the ones that you can never speak to and are rude and which I hate, and it might be silly, but that's just the way I am I used to support my local tackle dealer loyally and help them out but they're a miserable prat so I use online instead Such wood are good lads. Played beer pong with them at carp in the park. Don't remember much afterwards!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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