In reply to Post #15
Thanks I'll have a nosey. I spent a hour or so yesterday simply playing with the Korda Mixa hook and testing the breaking strain of the Fox Floater line I have. One thing that really surprised me...I was thinking of making the hooklink QR by using a some of my tear drop links to a qr swivel but the knot consistantly broke at the link, using both a 5 turn grinner and palomar, the hook knot never gave 1st. I changed the tear drop link to a swivel and round rig ring and no more problem, glad I checked!
The Korda Mixa did bend out under pressure but reverted back to shape after the pressure is let off, quite impressed but not so sure it'd be great where you have to apply a bit of teddy.
Also lost my last ESP small float last time out so I'm going to try the ESP in line. It arrived today, got to say the size 9 swivel is a bit too tight in the bead for my liking, going to have to fettle with that!
Thanks I'll have a nosey. I spent a hour or so yesterday simply playing with the Korda Mixa hook and testing the breaking strain of the Fox Floater line I have. One thing that really surprised me...I was thinking of making the hooklink QR by using a some of my tear drop links to a qr swivel but the knot consistantly broke at the link, using both a 5 turn grinner and palomar, the hook knot never gave 1st. I changed the tear drop link to a swivel and round rig ring and no more problem, glad I checked!
The Korda Mixa did bend out under pressure but reverted back to shape after the pressure is let off, quite impressed but not so sure it'd be great where you have to apply a bit of teddy.
Also lost my last ESP small float last time out so I'm going to try the ESP in line. It arrived today, got to say the size 9 swivel is a bit too tight in the bead for my liking, going to have to fettle with that!
In reply to Post #16
28th June atomic tackle are relaunching and their stinga hooks are perfect floater hooks
28th June atomic tackle are relaunching and their stinga hooks are perfect floater hooks
In reply to Post #17
I'll have a nosey, thank you
I received a replacement pack of the ESP Cryogen Surface today and a packet of the Nash Claw 2 of the ESP have slight burrs, 1 a very rough finish to the hook 10mm to point so I won't be using these hooks going forward. The Nash Flota all hooks fine, being new to me a interesting pattern, very sharp. The point looks like it'll sharpen but not too many times, we'll see. I'll also give it a strength test before using, could the point be less inturned for my liking, we'll see.
EDIT, done a bit more testing today those flota are a lot stronger than the mixa, don't bend nearly as much. I went to the shop and had a look at the Drennan Barbless Super Specialist, and specimen barbless, bit too thin I thought.
I'll have a nosey, thank you
I received a replacement pack of the ESP Cryogen Surface today and a packet of the Nash Claw 2 of the ESP have slight burrs, 1 a very rough finish to the hook 10mm to point so I won't be using these hooks going forward. The Nash Flota all hooks fine, being new to me a interesting pattern, very sharp. The point looks like it'll sharpen but not too many times, we'll see. I'll also give it a strength test before using, could the point be less inturned for my liking, we'll see.
EDIT, done a bit more testing today those flota are a lot stronger than the mixa, don't bend nearly as much. I went to the shop and had a look at the Drennan Barbless Super Specialist, and specimen barbless, bit too thin I thought.
In reply to Post #18
Just a word on Mixa hooks, I wouldnt discount them, they go in like a needle and secure a deep seated hookhold.
I have total faith in them.
Just a word on Mixa hooks, I wouldnt discount them, they go in like a needle and secure a deep seated hookhold.
I have total faith in them.
I used the Nash Flota for the 1st time yesterday, landed my 1st Carp on it. That particular fight involved the fish getting stuck in reeds, coming free then getting stuck in branches before being netted, the hook help up admirably (it was a very tight swim).
One thing I kept having a problem with, the Fox zig line getting wind knots, the last hook link used had 2. Completely perplexes me, ESP inline, watching it out all the way, feathered before landing. Technically & visually impossible but it happened
One thing I kept having a problem with, the Fox zig line getting wind knots, the last hook link used had 2. Completely perplexes me, ESP inline, watching it out all the way, feathered before landing. Technically & visually impossible but it happened
Sounds all too technical for me.
I use size 8 Korum bait band hooks for my flota fishing. They're the easiest hook to band a dog biscuit on for me.
Had 2 x 18s and plenty of mid doubles on these. I do get through a few on a session though. 😃
I use size 8 Korum bait band hooks for my flota fishing. They're the easiest hook to band a dog biscuit on for me.
Had 2 x 18s and plenty of mid doubles on these. I do get through a few on a session though. 😃
In reply to Post #22
I use size 8 Korum bait band hooks for my flota fishing. They're the easiest hook to band a dog biscuit on for me.
Very similar to the John Roberts bait bands I use, love having the tag underneath. I never really got on with just silicone bands.
I use size 8 Korum bait band hooks for my flota fishing. They're the easiest hook to band a dog biscuit on for me.
Very similar to the John Roberts bait bands I use, love having the tag underneath. I never really got on with just silicone bands.
In reply to Post #23
Not heard of 'John Roberts bait bands' .
I'll have to do some research as the size 8 Korum bait bands are no longer being produced.
I managed to find 14 pack on line left at AD and bought the lot.
Not heard of 'John Roberts bait bands' .
I'll have to do some research as the size 8 Korum bait bands are no longer being produced.
I managed to find 14 pack on line left at AD and bought the lot.
In reply to Post #24
Not heard of 'John Roberts bait bands' .
Your probably not as old as me (50)
there wasn't much else around way back when! I've just ordered 72 what look like identical Korum ones from Temu in 8mm for £2
Check here
John Robert type Click here
Not heard of 'John Roberts bait bands' .
Your probably not as old as me (50)
there wasn't much else around way back when! I've just ordered 72 what look like identical Korum ones from Temu in 8mm for £2Check here
John Robert type Click here
In reply to Post #25
Do these bait bands stay in place? I normally just use a folded over small elastic bait band. Which I then pull through my floater and hold in place with a boilie stop. But ihave to superglue them in place to stop them moving on the cast..
Do these bait bands stay in place? I normally just use a folded over small elastic bait band. Which I then pull through my floater and hold in place with a boilie stop. But ihave to superglue them in place to stop them moving on the cast..
In reply to Post #24
'Your probably not as old as me (50)'
Try 58!
They're not quite the same as the ones I'm using, The Korum bait band I'm using are on their hooks via a hair
https://www.bordonanglingcentre.co.uk/product/korum-hook-hairs-with-bait-bands-barbless/
'Your probably not as old as me (50)'
Try 58!
They're not quite the same as the ones I'm using, The Korum bait band I'm using are on their hooks via a hair
https://www.bordonanglingcentre.co.uk/product/korum-hook-hairs-with-bait-bands-barbless/
In reply to Post #26
I've always put a small blob of superglue in front of them, might be repeating myself there, I'm on my phone so not easy to check.
@StevieB90, not sure why I had you down for the tabbed bands, must be confusing you with someone else.
I've always put a small blob of superglue in front of them, might be repeating myself there, I'm on my phone so not easy to check.
@StevieB90, not sure why I had you down for the tabbed bands, must be confusing you with someone else.
In reply to Post #20
How did it compare to the other hooks you've tested in holding its sharpness/point?
How did it compare to the other hooks you've tested in holding its sharpness/point?
In reply to Post #29
No discernable difference from when it went out, certainly happy to use it again
No discernable difference from when it went out, certainly happy to use it again
In reply to Post #1
I haven't tried any others for comparison, but I have used the mixas for 3 or 4 years now and have no reason to change. Always micro barb and in a variety sizes 8-12.
I haven't tried any others for comparison, but I have used the mixas for 3 or 4 years now and have no reason to change. Always micro barb and in a variety sizes 8-12.