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Ronnie boom material ? (21 posts / 6,137 views)
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #1 4 Sep 2021 13:31
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What is everyone using for the boom section on their Ronnie rigs ? I currently use thinking anglers tungskin but wondered whether a stiffer boom might be more effective, thanks .
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 4 Sep 2021 14:47
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In reply to Post #1
I use the Gemini tackle Fluro booms for my Ronnie rigs find them great
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
Posts: 2,764
Post #3 4 Sep 2021 15:12
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In reply to Post #2
Another vote for Gemini
CityKoi CityKoi
Posts: 3,244
Post #4 5 Sep 2021 07:22
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Don't use Ronnie's but use their booms for combi. Brilliant stuff
jam-ie jam-ie
Posts: 2,007
Post #5 5 Sep 2021 09:33
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I have had a look at the Gemini booms they look tidy I just simply like doing my own rigs, depends but generally a stiff fluoro like boom krimped or hybrid stiff krimped if I want something softer I do like pb jelly wire
Gashman Gashman
Posts: 562
Post #6 5 Sep 2021 09:34
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Boom by Korda has been working really well for me lately, really neat with crimps at either end
gurtbelter
Posts: 249
Post #7 5 Sep 2021 13:02
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In reply to Post #6
Korda boom or something more supple gardner tricklink 20lb
Jimmers532
Posts: 893
Post #8 5 Sep 2021 21:04
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In reply to Post #1
Korda boom in 25lb, super neat and very strong.
CityKoi CityKoi
Posts: 3,244
Post #9 6 Sep 2021 09:38
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In reply to Post #8
Honestly once you use the gemini booms you wont go near a self made boom again. they last for ages and pretty reasonable too.
Alby
Posts: 306
Post #10 6 Sep 2021 20:00
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Couldn't agree more. Despite having all the bits to crimp my own I bought a few packs of the Gemini products, the Turbo German, Ronnie and Combi.
This was over a year ago now, the quality is superb, far neater than a crimp and very strong. No need for meter's and meter's of Boom and all the other bits, only ever have to change the hook.

Going to give the leaders a crack as my water is gin clear.
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #11 7 Sep 2021 20:00
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In reply to Post #10
Thanks for all the replies . I have ordered some Korda boom material in 25lb to have a play with . Just wondering if there are any circumstances that you wouldn't use the stiffer boom material as opposed to a softer coated material , thanks.
gurtbelter
Posts: 249
Post #12 7 Sep 2021 20:30
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In reply to Post #11
Hard spots for stiffer stuff. Soft booms for soft stuff
LittleLinford LittleLinford
Posts: 4,534
Post #13 8 Sep 2021 07:24
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In reply to Post #10
Another for the Gemini Booms great stuff
Stevethefishy Stevethefishy
Posts: 314
Post #14 9 Sep 2021 17:39
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In reply to Post #13
I use big game 6.99 for 900 yards roughly 😂
Baitman Baitman
Posts: 5,258
Post #15 11 Sep 2021 00:31
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20lb amnesia. Semi stiff. Go 30lb if you want it stiffer.
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