In reply to Post #15
Its a generalisation because its so simple to tie everyone uses it and therefore it catches loads of fish - that has to be a factor in why this is being labelled as the ultimate rig. If it was a pig to tie and had the same credentials as you say it does, this thread wouldn't exist because half the people who caught on the Ronnie/Spinner would have caught the same thing on something else or even not caught at all because they don't have it in their armoury to tie a decent HSR / Withey Pool. Might be a bit lively that, but you get my point.

A decent HSR / Withey Pool in my opinion is better than a Ronnie - so not the ultimate rig.

In reply to Post #16
Well there you go lol. Nothing to do with being an effective rig. It's just easy to tie

I personally don't think the withy or the hinge are thinking outside the box. Both fantastic rigs though

In reply to Post #17
hahaha - It is though!

I don't doubt its a good fish catcher, the convenience has amplified its reputation I suppose is my angle.

I'll PM you when I invent the ultimate pop up rig.... and there wont be a quick swivel thing in sight

First saw this rig 7 or 8 years ago when the hook was tied to the swivel with braid.

I then watched a guy called John Barnes have fantastic results on it at Walthamstow, I know he wouldn't use It if it caused mouth damage and bumped fish.

In reply to Post #19
John Barnes great angler .

In reply to Post #19
Surely far less likely to cause mouth damage if the hook is tied to the swivel with braid?

In reply to Post #21
Sorry to hi jack the thread....

What are the best quick change swivels that you guys are using?

Thanks.
MH.

In reply to Post #22
Don't use ronnies but in general bank tackle

In reply to Post #22
Korda.....

In reply to Post #3
Agreed, it's worth the time it takes to tie them up. Nothing better than the HSR