zander1 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 does anybody have any ideas about whether or not clear hooks will eventualy appear on the carp fishing scene, they could be made from some type of flurocarbon composite or ceramic or somthing. Any ideas about what sort of effect they could have and how realistic is the idea? maybe its a stupid thought realy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy86 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I dont think they will be able to produce anything that is as strong as metal for the time being. I'm pretty sure as new materials are produced that they will eventually produce them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 the firm that make my glass leads are already on the tracks to making them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmlpss Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 i wouldnt fancy using them if they did i cant see them being very strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 not using glass for the hooks, just my leads(totally invisible ) are using a poly-carbonate compound for the hooks, still testing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666carpcatcher Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 There is plenty of materials out there that are stronger than metal, it just comes down to the cost of produceing, hooks £10 or more a pack would you pay it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 There is plenty of materials out there that are stronger than metal, it just comes down to the cost of produceing, hooks £10 or more a pack would you pay it without doubt if they come up with the product they are promising mate, they did with my leads and they cost £3.75 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 hooks £10 or more a pack would you pay it if the hooks are very durable and kept razor sharp points extremely well and they were as hard to see in water as flurocarbon hooklinks then perhaps they would be worth it. i suppose they would be a bit OTT mind. do you think they would actually make a difference in catch rates though?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 my water is shallow (approx 6ft) and totally gin clear so yes it would improve my edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 so which company is it that you get your glass leads from??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silly12sally Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Would a clear hook be safe to have on the market? I could picture some nasty accidents occurring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Would a clear hook be safe to have on the market? I could picture some nasty accidents occurring. Perhaps if they were to sell it in barbless only ( they might have no choice but too depending on the material used?) then the accidents wouldnt be as bad and maybe you could put a peice of brightly colloured electricle tape on each one when your not using them??? No body can be sure untill they eventually come out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 so which company is it that you get your glass leads from??? sorry mate, not a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Oh so thats how it is lol what if you tell me throgh a "pm":D if the tackle companies get it right, i think that clear hooks could be an awsome peice of kit for fishing on the top and pop up rigs. PS: wouldnt glass leads have too be a fair old size to get 3oz and wouldnt they scratch when you cast and reel in ect making them more vizible in water????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy86 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 so which company is it that you get your glass leads from??? http://www.diamondweights.com/index.html They sell glass leads.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 dont bother with above smooth as silk and you cannot tighten down to them, they just glide across the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles07 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 the company that makes glass leads is called osprey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for the info guys, mutch appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtz Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Osprey angling are bringing out a range of invisible end tackle, next year i think. Leads, lead clips beads rubbers, leads etc. This may be who goblin is already getting them from, not sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Osprey angling are bringing out a range of invisible end tackle, next year i think. Leads, lead clips beads rubbers, leads etc. This may be who goblin is already getting them from, not sure? how do u find this sort of thing out???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles07 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 go on www.lesquis.com and on the front page go down a bit then theres a few pics of ospreys products like leads tubing and you know they might even do clear hooks i dot no but they do do clear swivels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Osprey angling are bringing out a range of invisible end tackle, next year i think. Leads, lead clips beads rubbers, leads etc. This may be who goblin is already getting them from, not sure? no mate, and they have the same problem, impossible to tighten down to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini4a Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Osprey angling are bringing out a range of invisible end tackle, next year i think. Leads, lead clips beads rubbers, leads etc. This may be who goblin is already getting them from, not sure? no mate, and they have the same problem, impossible to tighten down to them Holding your cards close Goblin. Your mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 and im also not daft mate buy the mass produced kaka at your own peril, waste of time, I had the foresight to get a guy to custom make mine nearly twelve months ago .......... do not buy the smooth leads, they slip like you would not believe thats all im saying on the matter now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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