In reply to Post #14
Shrink tube just makes it nice and tidy. Did I really have to spell that out? LOL.
You guys really need to speak to some experienced pike anglers, who use crimps habitually. Mark my words, just because you have not had a connection fail, doesn't mean it is not going to happen. Pal of mine had one go on him and also kept bleating on about not having any issues... guess what? He now blobs the tag end. Why risk it? Takes seconds to blob the tag end and so make zero sense not to do it. You might not have had a puncture in 20 years or ever, but I bet you always have a spare wheel or repair kit in the car... belt and braces!
People need to look harder as well - plenty of online chit chat about the crimp slipping... and testing by hand, come on, don't make me
Shrink tube just makes it nice and tidy. Did I really have to spell that out? LOL.
You guys really need to speak to some experienced pike anglers, who use crimps habitually. Mark my words, just because you have not had a connection fail, doesn't mean it is not going to happen. Pal of mine had one go on him and also kept bleating on about not having any issues... guess what? He now blobs the tag end. Why risk it? Takes seconds to blob the tag end and so make zero sense not to do it. You might not have had a puncture in 20 years or ever, but I bet you always have a spare wheel or repair kit in the car... belt and braces!
People need to look harder as well - plenty of online chit chat about the crimp slipping... and testing by hand, come on, don't make me
In reply to Post #15
You're talking rubbish mate - how many fish have you had on one leader, 20, 30, 300? Took around 30 fish on the same leader for a mate of mine to have one fail him - yep... shi t happens. Anyway, trying to explain crimping to carp anglers seems to be lie trying to teach a cat to play the piano. Thanks and good night
You're talking rubbish mate - how many fish have you had on one leader, 20, 30, 300? Took around 30 fish on the same leader for a mate of mine to have one fail him - yep... shi t happens. Anyway, trying to explain crimping to carp anglers seems to be lie trying to teach a cat to play the piano. Thanks and good night
In reply to Post #16
I've never had one fail but I got to agree it might happen one day, i how ever do exactly what you said. I blob the tag end it's just something I do on everything just to be sure. It don't take long and gives me extra security
I've never had one fail but I got to agree it might happen one day, i how ever do exactly what you said. I blob the tag end it's just something I do on everything just to be sure. It don't take long and gives me extra security
In reply to Post #18
Had no problems with crimps using 30lb amnesia and boom
Tested the Gardner trick link 0.5 as well no problems at all
Also found blobbing the tag end made no difference during testing as it's the other
End that starts to slip under load before finally giving way
I'm talking extreme pressure
Used the Korda and the crimps of eBay , both good👍🏻
Don't get me wrong I don't catch enough to use the same boom over and over again
I just change it all when I feel the hooks had enough
Had no problems with crimps using 30lb amnesia and boom
Tested the Gardner trick link 0.5 as well no problems at all
Also found blobbing the tag end made no difference during testing as it's the other
End that starts to slip under load before finally giving way
I'm talking extreme pressure
Used the Korda and the crimps of eBay , both good👍🏻
Don't get me wrong I don't catch enough to use the same boom over and over again
I just change it all when I feel the hooks had enough
In reply to Post #19
Amnesia booms 10 years plus, never had the boom go. Very good material 👍
Amnesia booms 10 years plus, never had the boom go. Very good material 👍
In reply to Post #20
I've had carp to 32lb from my stretch of canal using Korda boom and a chod rig using the nash chod line and using Korda Krimps never had an incident with them at all
I've had carp to 32lb from my stretch of canal using Korda boom and a chod rig using the nash chod line and using Korda Krimps never had an incident with them at all
I am sure that most pike anglers have had a crimp give way on a wire trace at some time, and it is a worrying thought about leaving a pike to die sewn up on a deep treble.
For years sea anglers have been crimping Amnesia on hooklinks or traces, and I can personally say, sometimes it DOES give way; the lead or hook snagging up on the sea bed rubbish, rocks, coral, lost or discarded nets. One night at Shingle Street I lost three traces in three casts on what we eventually found out to be a lost trawl net.
Personally I use Amnesia for boom sections, or as part of a combi-rig, and I knot it with a Rapala loop knot or blood knot to the swivel. An overhand knot with the braid uni knotted up and through it to the supple section works for me.
Even that can give way, so check it every cast and after every fish.
For years sea anglers have been crimping Amnesia on hooklinks or traces, and I can personally say, sometimes it DOES give way; the lead or hook snagging up on the sea bed rubbish, rocks, coral, lost or discarded nets. One night at Shingle Street I lost three traces in three casts on what we eventually found out to be a lost trawl net.
Personally I use Amnesia for boom sections, or as part of a combi-rig, and I knot it with a Rapala loop knot or blood knot to the swivel. An overhand knot with the braid uni knotted up and through it to the supple section works for me.
Even that can give way, so check it every cast and after every fish.
In reply to Post #17
I was only stating that in a carp fishing situation I've never had one go and I reuse the booms for ages without blobbing. Same as I never had a knot on any other hooklink snap. If you tie both correctly , you should never get any snapping unless your pulling for a break. Or maybe im just lucky.
Not saying its 100% snap proof , you cannot say that about anything but just giving my experience and I say you don't need to blob or shrink the crimp for carp fishing.
I was only stating that in a carp fishing situation I've never had one go and I reuse the booms for ages without blobbing. Same as I never had a knot on any other hooklink snap. If you tie both correctly , you should never get any snapping unless your pulling for a break. Or maybe im just lucky.
Not saying its 100% snap proof , you cannot say that about anything but just giving my experience and I say you don't need to blob or shrink the crimp for carp fishing.
I want to use amnesia to make a semi stiff hooklength and finish off as a ronnie rig.
Im happy to just knot it, so what breaking strain would be most suitable.
Im thinking maybe 20lb.
Im happy to just knot it, so what breaking strain would be most suitable.
Im thinking maybe 20lb.
In reply to Post #24
I use 20lb IQ2 for this and a simple 4/5 turn blood knot (tag blobbed) has never let me down. Tighten down the tag end first, having wetted the whole knot with spit, and you wont get any pigs tails in the link
I use 20lb IQ2 for this and a simple 4/5 turn blood knot (tag blobbed) has never let me down. Tighten down the tag end first, having wetted the whole knot with spit, and you wont get any pigs tails in the link
In reply to Post #25
Cheers.
The amnesia is £5 for 100m and it will pull straight and is more knot friendly than most other materials.
Cheers.
The amnesia is £5 for 100m and it will pull straight and is more knot friendly than most other materials.
In reply to Post #24
The 20lb is perfect for what you want mate
The 20lb is perfect for what you want mate
In reply to Post #27
Cheers. Its been ordered.
Cheers. Its been ordered.
In reply to Post #16
I don't use crimps but blob the tag end on everything, it only takes a second and if it's the 0.1% that puts even one fish a decade extra on the bank, that will do for me. No mucking around when fishing waters where the number of bites a year could be counted on one hand, or two if you're lucky. Why wouldn't you do it..? 👍
I don't use crimps but blob the tag end on everything, it only takes a second and if it's the 0.1% that puts even one fish a decade extra on the bank, that will do for me. No mucking around when fishing waters where the number of bites a year could be counted on one hand, or two if you're lucky. Why wouldn't you do it..? 👍
In reply to Post #18
Sensible approach
Sensible approach