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Reccomend me some Hook Beads (12 posts / 2,367 views)
JamieNow JamieNow
Posts: 7,471
Post #1 3 Sep 2024 17:33
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I've used loads of them over the years & can't think of any that I have ever been happy with as they usually slip / become loose after a few casts - less when fishing at distance

any recommended brands to try or tips to keep them in place?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,198
Post #2 3 Sep 2024 18:14
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In reply to Post #1
Esp grip stops are best I've used,tried the omc but went back to the esp
yask0 yask0
Posts: 44
Post #3 3 Sep 2024 19:33
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In reply to Post #2
I like Link. They are "hair hook beads but I use them on 360 and they don't slip or split like other.
JackWhitstable JackWhitstable
Posts: 246
Post #4 4 Sep 2024 21:04
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In reply to Post #1
Hi Jamie,

Have you tried the Thinking Angler ones? So far for me they've been rock solid.
JamieNow JamieNow
Posts: 7,471
Post #5 5 Sep 2024 14:40
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thanks for all of the comments guys - funnily enough, none of these are the ones i have been having issues with so plenty to go on - will check them out & make an order. much appreciated
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,940
Post #6 5 Sep 2024 15:25
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In reply to Post #5
Hate to say it but the OMC ones are very good.
Dicky Dicky
Posts: 2,372
Post #7 5 Sep 2024 15:59
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I've always found Bank Tackle hook stops to be very good 👍🏻
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,940
Post #8 5 Sep 2024 16:16
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In reply to Post #7
I found the Bank Tackle ones to be utter ****. Chucking past 50 odd yards they've moved along the shank. I tried their zig aligners once too, equally as useless. Chucking long the foam came out! Absolute trash imo.
Elltell85 Elltell85
Posts: 305
Post #9 5 Sep 2024 17:06
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Gardner ones are by far the best I've used
carpbadger carpbadger
Posts: 80
Post #10 8 Sep 2024 17:01
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In reply to Post #9
carpers essentials are good like all there products top notch hooks as well
shilts
Posts: 684
Post #11 8 Sep 2024 20:09
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In reply to Post #10
I've tried a few and found esp to be the best .
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
Posts: 2,450
Post #12 8 Sep 2024 21:12
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In reply to Post #11
I found the esp ones split when trying to use them on a size 4 curve shank. Personally I find the Korda anti-slip ones to be better.
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