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Substitute for kicker (spinner rig) (11 posts / 1,292 views)
AmylNitrate
Posts: 126
Post #1 18 Mar 2020 21:58
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Apart from shrink tube, any ideas for cheaper alternative to kickers?
I wanted something that can be slid easily like the kickers and cheap too

Thanks all
yonny yonny
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Post #2 18 Mar 2020 22:16
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In reply to Post #1
Any old silicon tubing.
bristol bristol
Posts: 2,291
Post #3 19 Mar 2020 08:47
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In reply to Post #2
Or a bit of shrink tube. Literally takes seconds to snip it off and resteam a new bit if/ when you need to change hooks. I dont fish waters where I need to change hooks that often (dont get that many bites!) so in my mind shrink tube is a lot less clumbersome and neater
yonny yonny
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Post #4 19 Mar 2020 08:53
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In reply to Post #3
Read post 1 again mate
bristol bristol
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Post #5 19 Mar 2020 09:40
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In reply to Post #4
I read it just fine. I dont see the point in sacrificing the neatness of a rig by using products that 'will do'. It takes seconds to snip a bit of shrink off and steam a new bit. Some of the monstrosities I see on Instagram etc suggests that others are obviously happy casting out rigs that I would even show anyone let alone use.
Halfcentury
Posts: 1,284
Post #6 19 Mar 2020 09:44
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In reply to Post #1
Recycle your kickers. They will last forever. Have alittle recycling pot in your bag for all those little rig bits you can snip off and safely reuse. Save you a fortune over a season
yonny yonny
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Post #7 19 Mar 2020 09:59
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In reply to Post #5
I don't disagree with you mate. But the fact is he asked specifically for an alternative to shrink and kickers lol.
Halfcentury
Posts: 1,284
Post #8 19 Mar 2020 10:29
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In reply to Post #7
I really love this Yonny, us pedants must stick together. He asked for a cheaper alternative to kickers. I gave him one, secondhand/used kickers. I know I'm being a numpty but I can't resist this.
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,940
Post #9 19 Mar 2020 10:54
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In reply to Post #8
Fair play lol.
AmylNitrate
Posts: 126
Post #10 19 Mar 2020 11:32
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In reply to Post #6
I haven't bought kickers, that was my thought of an alternative.
I've been using a recycling container for probably 20yrs
Halfcentury
Posts: 1,284
Post #11 19 Mar 2020 13:29
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In reply to Post #10
Can't have much in it if you won't buy gear.
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