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[commonly]

32 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:

A device that strikes the hook automatically is apparently banned under fishing licence rules in certain areas.

 

 

 

I dont understand why that is?

Surely a barbed hook should have more damage to a fishes mouth than spring loaded rig???

This element which apparently sets the hook nicely, would be better than damage that may be caused when the fish try to eject a standard rig?

I'll try it on 1 rod until I'm told I can't..  

Ali appeared genuine about this bit of kit, from what I could tell. Don't know him from Adam, but from the underwater footage, it would appear to be a game changer imo.

 

[ouchthathurt]

My worry would be those plastic arms that sit proud of the magic twigs body once the device is activated, it then looks like a tiny weed rake. I can see them getting tangled in the mesh of the landing net and causing mouth damage. 

[Carpbell3]

Definitely work in progress I think it is suited to a runs water and match angling bit like the method feeder , either way I'm in a right strop just lost 500 notes in a court case really am tempted to take it to the high court for a legal ruling or  just cut my loses, I'm about ready to go beat the stinky winky out of the law firm I'm in conflict with.

Got my chores done so I'm off in the morning.

[kevtaylor]

15 hours ago, commonly said:

I dont understand why that is?

Surely a barbed hook should have more damage to a fishes mouth than spring loaded rig???

This element which apparently sets the hook nicely, would be better than damage that may be caused when the fish try to eject a standard rig?

I'll try it on 1 rod until I'm told I can't..  

Ali appeared genuine about this bit of kit, from what I could tell. Don't know him from Adam, but from the underwater footage, it would appear to be a game changer imo.

 

What difference is there from Steve Renyard's Bungy Boom that's been around forever, does the same thing - yet it resets and wouldn't snag on things?  There have been other designs and all have been banned for whatever reason.  The twig looks to be a snagging point for weed, snags and the net.

I bet he's crying more now than when he thought it was going to be the one.  But it's not!

I saw one of the Nash lads tying elastic to the bottom end of a zig line, so it's hardly a new idea, and the guys original design was exactly the same -a bit of elastic tied into the rig, supported by proper braid for when the elastic snaps.

To say it's a disappointment after hearing all the hype is an understatement!

 

[commonly]

3 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

Steve Renyard's Bungy Boom

Just watched how to.

Genius! I was wondering where I was going to get the Twig from??? No need now.

 

Cheers Kev.

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I'm literally stripping back gear now....

Bought a Nash Scope Ops 10ft Transporter for my 3 rod 10ft xtractor setup, and hopefully a Nash Scope Ruckbag on its way.

(NOT ALLOWED TO UPLOAD PHOTOS FOR SOME REASON)

What reels would be better for 10ft Rods....Do I stick with my Daiwa Crosscast 45 5000 reels, or do I get some Ultegra 5500 ??

[salokcinnodrog]

38 minutes ago, Highy said:

NOT ALLOWED TO UPLOAD PHOTOS FOR SOME REASON)

Check the size and format, and possibly the Internet speed.

4/5G can be so slow if signal is bad that photos don't load

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56 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:

Check the size and format, and possibly the Internet speed.

4/5G can be so slow if signal is bad that photos don't load

They are screenshot, and I'm on WiFi at home....I've always done a screen shot to keep the size down.

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Just now, Highy said:

They are screenshot, and I'm on WiFi at home....I've always done a screen shot to keep the size down.

 

58 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:

Check the size and format, and possibly the Internet speed.

4/5G can be so slow if signal is bad that photos don't load

It has now let me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

1 hour ago, Highy said:

I'm literally stripping back gear now....

Bought a Nash Scope Ops 10ft Transporter for my 3 rod 10ft xtractor setup, and hopefully a Nash Scope Ruckbag on its way.

(NOT ALLOWED TO UPLOAD PHOTOS FOR SOME REASON)

What reels would be better for 10ft Rods....Do I stick with my Daiwa Crosscast 45 5000 reels, or do I get some Ultegra 5500 ??

New gear below....

 

 

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Transporter all sorted now....

Rods are sorted....

Bait, all in left compartment, ONLY manilla Baits now....rest are being sold.

Tackle, in the right compartment, and a few bits.

So, that's everything in 1 bag for days/24hr at least, any other bait like particle in tubs.....

Rucksack should be on its way....This will do for food and other extra bits like clothes n stuff.

[B B]

I swear I felt a twinge in my back looking at the rod bag  😉

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1 minute ago, B B said:

I swear I felt a twinge in my back looking at the rod bag  😉

Honestly isn't that bad, I won't be carrying it though, all the lakes I gonto requir barrow, so it'll be this bag, rucksack, bivvy n bed....easier loading/unloading.

I'd say it's about same weight (or less) as my bedchair.

[framey]

Have you told sonik you are now changing to Nash gear lol

they might have to close a factory 

[Carpbell3]

On 11/08/2023 at 16:51, B B said:

I swear I felt a twinge in my back looking at the rod bag  😉

Tempting, think they only fit the retractable rods though. 

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13 minutes ago, Carpbell3 said:

Tempting, think they only fit the retractable rods though. 

Dwarf, Scope, Xtractor, tfgear gxi stealth....as far as I know.

[elmoputney]

Katran wild carp camo line installed. Looks nice I think, went on like a dream, next test is what does it cast and fish like. I have a feeling I'm going to like it but the proof is in the pudding. 

 

[B B]

4 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

Katran wild carp camo line installed. Looks nice I think, went on like a dream, next test is what does it cast and fish like. I have a feeling I'm going to like it but the proof is in the pudding. 

 

Nice line lay…and lovely reels 😎

[commonly]

31 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

carp camo line installed. Looks nice I think, went on like a dream, next test is what does it cast and fish like. I have a feeling I'm going to like it but the proof is in the pudding

I found yge same with another well known brand. After first outing it went like bed springs. Awful line.

I hope you have better luck mate

[elmoputney]

21 minutes ago, B B said:

Nice line lay…and lovely reels 😎

Nothing but the best line lay with an 8k. 

Seriously though they are amazing reels, certainly the best ones I've ever owned shimano who? 

[elmoputney]

27 minutes ago, commonly said:

I found yge same with another well known brand. After first outing it went like bed springs. Awful line.

I hope you have better luck mate

I think it will be fine reviews are all fairly positive tbh, if not I have another spool of gt80+ in stock, thats been good for the last year or so, 

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Hopefully be OK, on the Xtractors ?

 

 

 

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Another bait boat 😁

 

 

[framey]

Why do these manufacturers use those single jiggle sticks nowadays 

they do my head in
im just getting old I guess 

[elmoputney]

Been bait and bathroom shopping this afternoon. I enjoyed bait shopping more 😂

I am going all in on the reaper nut mix this autumn, 5kg of each size   14mm,16mm,18mm,20mm

 Glugs, stick mix and some Rudd proof hard hookers 😉

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1 hour ago, elmoputney said:

Been bait and bathroom shopping this afternoon. I enjoyed bait shopping more 😂

I am going all in on the reaper nut mix this autumn, 5kg of each size   14mm,16mm,18mm,20mm

 Glugs, stick mix and some Rudd proof hard hookers 😉

I reaaaaaly need some bait (Boilies) got absolutely 0 😱 ....