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Wide Gapes for Ronnies (21 posts / 4,165 views)
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #1 11 Sep 2025 11:45
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Lost a few fish on my last trip using Size 4 Muggas.

Was looking at trying a wide gape, possibly Kranks?

Any recommendations?
akaBennySamways
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Post #2 11 Sep 2025 16:18
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In reply to Post #1
Thinking Anglers size 4 curve points (wide gapes)

I also use a slip d for the hair to get a bit of proper separation (I have the loop in between the barb and the point as I think this is more aggressive than having it by the bend)
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #3 11 Sep 2025 18:37
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In reply to Post #1
Can't comment on Ronnie use but I've been using Kranks for a long time, great hook
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #4 12 Sep 2025 08:27
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In reply to Post #3
Going to grab a couple of packs today methinks. See what they say in the shop.
MarkSpod MarkSpod
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Post #5 12 Sep 2025 09:27
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In reply to Post #1
Size 4 Kranks work well for me
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #6 12 Sep 2025 09:29
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In reply to Post #5
That's the size I prefer too. Korda do a stronger version too, the X, I've never used those though.
maplecream
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Post #7 12 Sep 2025 09:55
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In reply to Post #5
Same here
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #8 12 Sep 2025 10:12
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Will medium kickers be ok to use with the size 4 kranks?
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #9 12 Sep 2025 13:20
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In reply to Post #8
Large were just right.
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #10 12 Sep 2025 17:22
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In reply to Post #9
Handy to know, thank you
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #11 12 Sep 2025 20:07
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In reply to Post #10
Looks good. Will stick a rig on one rod in 2 weeks.
Scratch25 Scratch25
Posts: 799
Post #12 13 Sep 2025 13:46
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I dropped a few fish on Ronnie's using curves so binned them off. Recently tried them again with size 4 Kranks and the hook holds were superb.
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #13 13 Sep 2025 13:58
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In reply to Post #12
I like the way the hook sits when using a kicker. Looking forward to test it in 2 weeks.
chrispfox chrispfox
Posts: 600
Post #14 13 Sep 2025 18:48
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In reply to Post #1
I use either Kranks or ESP Claw Hammers for spinners. V confident in both.
SixStringScott SixStringScott
Posts: 396
Post #15 14 Sep 2025 00:46
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Gardener CRV
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