smufter Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Has anybody else seen/used these???? For my style of fishing the CVR look to be good as they would seem to eliminate the need for a line aligner. But do they look too aggressive???? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 They look good, but being a long shank would need to check fishery rules as I’ve noticed a lot of fisheries seem to ban long shank and curved shank hooks, and obviously the Cvr is both. I’ve recently got some of the ridgemonkey hooks (blooming sharp!) not yet used them though....could be worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 13 minutes ago, spr1985 said: They look good, but being a long shank would need to check fishery rules as I’ve noticed a lot of fisheries seem to ban long shank and curved shank hooks, and obviously the Cvr is both. I’ve recently got some of the ridgemonkey hooks (blooming sharp!) not yet used them though....could be worth a look I've sent a link to them to our Bailiff to get his thoughts. If he says they are okay, then I may buy a couple of packs. But thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I might try the CVR hooks on the multi rig for snowman baits. Again, not too sure about how aggressive they are and if that would impact on the way the rig works. Only one way to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Well my Bailiff responded............ "You're not using those horrible things on here". Just as well I checked!! kevtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger9991 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Have a look on Adam Pennings twitter his going mad about these and the damage they do to the fish. I have to admit he seems like a decent bloke in front of the camera's but on his twitter page he does come across as very up his own bum and not the most...friendly of blokes. I havent used these hooks, so i have no opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.C. Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 22 minutes ago, smufter said: Well my Bailiff responded............ "You're not using those horrible things on here". Just as well I checked!! I thought they looked a bit vicious when they came out mate. There was a mixed response from a FB group I was on. Haven't used them myself, quite happy with the ESP Cryogen range. I have to say that I'm a big fan of Gardner in general and it's the first time I can remember questioning one of their bits. It's lazy angling really imo. As a more freindly version can be created with a bit of shrink tube , whereby the shrink tube will straighten out under the tension of a take. These are a crafty way of getting round the "bent hook", which are banned on most waters imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 They look very close to the curved and bent hook patterns that have been banned for serious mouth damage. A few fisheries have started totally banning any curved shank hooks totally as they have found mouth damage being caused. To be honest, silicon or shrink tubing, either line aligned or with a 'kicker' or kink for the straight talking. Just by extending the shank length can make ejection more difficult, with a line aligner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 9 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said: They look very close to the curved and bent hook patterns that have been banned for serious mouth damage. A few fisheries have started totally banning any curved shank hooks totally as they have found mouth damage being caused. To be honest, silicon or shrink tubing, either line aligned or with a 'kicker' or kink for the straight talking. Just by extending the shank length can make ejection more difficult, with a line aligner... Dont like the look at all of those...im with spr...i lime the ridgemonkey ones...but standard kurve shank hook only for me...korda hooks only so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I can't help but think the gape on these will be almost completely closed if using a hook link with any anti tangling properties. The original Mugga is a classic curve shank and I do wonder if that pattern aint optimal in terms of performance then why does everyone offer something very similar? I'd defo be interested to hear reviews of the CVR from users. I did see a shot of it used on a ronnie somewhere and it looked good. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, yonny said: I can't help but think the gape on these will be almost completely closed if using a hook link with any anti tangling properties. The original Mugga is a classic curve shank and I do wonder if that pattern aint optimal in terms of performance then why does everyone offer something very similar? I'd defo be interested to hear reviews of the CVR from users. I did see a shot of it used on a ronnie somewhere and it looked good. Im pretty sure it's a hook with the intended purpose of being used for ronnie rigs, as well as applied elsewhere. From what I've heard it was developed with the ronnie in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Not sure that's the case @greekskii. The literature I've seen touts it as an all-rounder that accentuates curve shank mechanics. The Gardner spiel refers to the blow-back and german as well as the ronnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Well I can't use them anyway so I don't care..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 38 minutes ago, yonny said: Not sure that's the case @greekskii. The literature I've seen touts it as an all-rounder that accentuates curve shank mechanics. The Gardner spiel refers to the blow-back and german as well as the ronnie. fair enough, I just saw a video with it being shown with a ronnie rig, assumed it was it's main aim for the market. Especially as its the 'in' rig at the minute. Just like when the chod rig was the 'in' rig all the stiff rigger hooks got renamed yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 hours ago, greekskii said: fair enough, I just saw a video with it being shown with a ronnie rig, assumed it was it's main aim for the market. Especially as its the 'in' rig at the minute. Just like when the chod rig was the 'in' rig all the stiff rigger hooks got renamed Well off you go then Greekskii , the forum is waiting for a review , chop , chop ! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I thought i saw a video that said for the ronnie in mind when developed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 hours ago, crusian said: Well off you go then Greekskii , the forum is waiting for a review , chop , chop ! . Tbh I was going to borrow one off one of my mates that buys them 😂! I only need one to put on the rig and see if I think it works or not. I might ask for a single hook sample from Gardner. crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Have just ordered a few from Bank Tackle. Good selection of styles and I've had them before from there so I know they are very good quality. And free delivery too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Excellent ! , it will be great to get at least 2 reviews and see if there are any findings in common . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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