... Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, smufter said: Swivel end. Right at the knot 🤔🤔🤔 What knotwas it smuft...could be slipping ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just now, Highy said: What knotwas it smuft...could be slipping ?? Tucked half blood. Never had a problem with it before same as the n-trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Nightmare mate. I've used the N-Trap albeit some time ago and thought it was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just now, yonny said: Nightmare mate. I've used the N-Trap albeit some time ago and thought it was ok. It's always been my "go to" mate. Big fish, heading for the pads, put some pressure on it to try to steer it away and.... Ping yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, smufter said: Ping Time for a change to the 20 or 30 lb version mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, yonny said: Time for a change to the 20 or 30 lb version mate. I've just ordered some 20 for my upcoming French trip geezer. I'd be pig sick if it happened over there. But one good thing to come out of it..... White Cottage fish like VNF 😉😉😉 ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscsha Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 @smufter gutted for you , but at least your getting pick ups now due to VNF (maybe?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, oscsha said: @smufter gutted for you , but at least your getting pick ups now due to VNF (maybe?). 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 6 hours ago, smufter said: It's always been my "go to" mate. Big fish, heading for the pads, put some pressure on it to try to steer it away and.... Ping Did it go about 4mm below the knot smuft ? snowmanstevo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 minute ago, chillfactor said: Did it go about 4mm below the knot smuft ? Yes mate. Why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 It doesn't like certain knots mate even the 20lb will do the same & always goes 4 - 5 mm below the knot ... did it to me using a figure of 8 loop knot ! Quite a well known issue when you ask about . I use Esp tungsten loaded these days & can't fault it . kevtaylor and ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmanstevo Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, chillfactor said: It doesn't like certain knots mate even the 20lb will do the same & always goes 4 - 5 mm below the knot ... did it to me using a figure of 8 loop knot ! Quite a well known issue when you ask about . I use Esp tungsten loaded these days & can't fault it . Sound advice there,Phil,cheers mate. I think I’ve got some in my box I’ll be binning it. Unlucky Smufter but at least you’ve had an heads up,mate. chillfactor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Funnily enough, it's tungsten loaded I've ordered 😉😉👍👍 chillfactor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, smufter said: Funnily enough, it's tungsten loaded I've ordered 😉😉👍👍 What i use too for all my hooklinks...Ronnies..Normal bottom baits and Hinge Stiffies...my only 3 rigs i use and have about 10 of each tied up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 36 minutes ago, smufter said: Funnily enough, it's tungsten loaded I've ordered 😉😉👍👍 Maybe with a Palomar knot ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, crusian said: Maybe with a Palomar knot ? . I've never had a problem with the tucked half blood before but may give the Palomar a try at the week-end. It's easy enough and I've heard it's pretty strong. Okay with coated braid, or best to strip back at the knot??? Edited June 19, 2019 by smufter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, smufter said: I've never had a problem with the tucked half blood before but may give the Palomar a try at the week-end. It's easy enough and I've heard it's pretty strong. Okay with coated braid, or best to strip back at the knot??? I personally don't strip back at the knot . I use the Palomar for everything , i.e. to mono. , to my ESP Semi Stiff . 😃 smufter and ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 The joys of a tackle addict. Ordered a spool of 20lb Tungsten loaded and just checked my tackle box. I had two spools of it in there anyway!!! 🙄🙄🙄 crusian, ..., yonny and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 ESP Tungsten Loaded is the best hooklink I've ever used. And I've used a few. finchey, kevtaylor, crusian and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpepecheur Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 hours ago, smufter said: I've never had a problem with the tucked half blood before but may give the Palomar a try at the week-end. It's easy enough and I've heard it's pretty strong. Okay with coated braid, or best to strip back at the knot??? I have been using the tucked half blood knot for over 60 years. If it ain't broke ........ smufter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 20 minutes ago, yonny said: ESP Tungsten Loaded is the best hooklink I've ever used. And I've used a few. I've used the semi stiff before and also really like it, never the soft though what's that like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, elmoputney said: never the soft though what's that like? It's decent, if you want a softer alternative. I prefer the semi stiff. elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 6 hours ago, yonny said: ESP Tungsten Loaded is the best hooklink I've ever used. And I've used a few. Ditto what these guys say - Best I've used so far, 3 spools used and no issues, great stuff 👍 yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchey Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 9 hours ago, yonny said: ESP Tungsten Loaded is the best hooklink I've ever used. And I've used a few. This is the stuff I use as recommended on here, I've been using it for over a year now with no issues really easy to strip the coating and trying. I tend to use the figure of eight and grinner knot. 👍 ..., kevtaylor and yonny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machali Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 One single bite on a maggot rig yesterday. A beauty 14 lb Common was landed on my first visit on that lake crusian, snowmanstevo, chillfactor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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