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Experience with hook kickers? (7 posts / 1,634 views)
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #1 3 Oct 2020 20:48
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Hi guys,

I wanted to ask if you have experience with hook kickers? How are you liking them and do they keep shape? I notice with shrink tube, at some point the bend shape turns straight. I hope hook kickers solve this.

Thanks!
HudsonOLD
Posts: 37
Post #2 3 Oct 2020 21:02
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In reply to Post #1
Only takes a few seconds to re steam shrink tube back into shape. I've got some kickers,they do the job intended.
christian
Posts: 1,377
Post #3 3 Oct 2020 21:17
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In reply to Post #1
You might have to play around with different brands, I have found the Nash and korda ones excellent with long shank hooks but less so with a more normal length shank.

The esp and avid ones are better for the shorter shank hooks, well at least that's what I found.
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #4 4 Oct 2020 10:29
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In reply to Post #1
I only use pre formed ones on PVA bag rigs (uncoated braid) for some reason and have found these make the rig lethal, keep their shape and are reusable. It says they are designed for longshanks but I have used them with curves etc no problem
Mouth Snaggers
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #5 4 Oct 2020 11:02
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In reply to Post #4
Will try some out then guys. Thanks for your input!
MARKerz
Posts: 1,953
Post #6 5 Oct 2020 11:16
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In reply to Post #1
I've been using the Korda ones in green, they keep their shape well and are robust. If you prefer a longer hook extension then shrink tube is better.
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #7 5 Oct 2020 20:09
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In reply to Post #6
Nice, will give them a go. Thanks!
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