To date i have been using a couple of cheap medium sized spombs which i picked up in Auchan for about 3 gbp each. I would say they open on 8 out of 10 casts. They worked well enough for me last season, both still intact and ready to go again.
For the upcoming season I'm wondering if it is worth investing in a few of the more expensive spombs that go for around 15 to 20 gbp each? Does anyone have any experience of using the cheap low cost spombs vs the more expensive ones? They all look pretty much the same to me, i'm wondering if it is it worth paying the extra 15 gbp to get better quality, and what improvements would i see? Do the more expensive ones cast further - are they more aerodynamic, do the seal closed better, do they have a better opening rate, are they more robust, etc?
I have heard only bad things about the Fox Spomb, that it fails to open regularly, so i will give it a swerve.
Is there any particular brand/model of spomb worth considering?
Thanks
For the upcoming season I'm wondering if it is worth investing in a few of the more expensive spombs that go for around 15 to 20 gbp each? Does anyone have any experience of using the cheap low cost spombs vs the more expensive ones? They all look pretty much the same to me, i'm wondering if it is it worth paying the extra 15 gbp to get better quality, and what improvements would i see? Do the more expensive ones cast further - are they more aerodynamic, do the seal closed better, do they have a better opening rate, are they more robust, etc?
I have heard only bad things about the Fox Spomb, that it fails to open regularly, so i will give it a swerve.
Is there any particular brand/model of spomb worth considering?
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
I bought some cheap Spombs from a Chinese ebay seller.
I had to file some of the edges and change the swivel before I was happy with them, the proper ones are finished better but not worth the extra in my opinion. The dearer ones don't cast any better. If you lose a cheap one or it breaks then it's no big deal, different matter with a £15 one.
I bought some cheap Spombs from a Chinese ebay seller.
I had to file some of the edges and change the swivel before I was happy with them, the proper ones are finished better but not worth the extra in my opinion. The dearer ones don't cast any better. If you lose a cheap one or it breaks then it's no big deal, different matter with a £15 one.
I have had a cheap red Chinese large Spomb copy on my Spomb rod for 2 years now and it's going strong. All I did was change the swivel and link it came with.
Have 2 more in my spares bucket unused if I lose or break that one.
Have 2 more in my spares bucket unused if I lose or break that one.
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In reply to Post #1
i wont buy the genuine ones, the cheap Chinese ones are fine for me 80% opening upon impact is fine and the other 20% is probably down to user error tbh. I just change the swivel provided and away we go. Why pay £14 when £3 delivered does the same job.
i wont buy the genuine ones, the cheap Chinese ones are fine for me 80% opening upon impact is fine and the other 20% is probably down to user error tbh. I just change the swivel provided and away we go. Why pay £14 when £3 delivered does the same job.
In reply to Post #5
Thanks for the feedack, it seems unanimous, spombs at £15 to £20 just aint worth the extra money. I'll stick to using the low cost ones then.
Thanks for the feedack, it seems unanimous, spombs at £15 to £20 just aint worth the extra money. I'll stick to using the low cost ones then.
In reply to Post #1
Imo the Nash dot spod is better than the spomb, mainly because it's easier to load . The size is similar to a midi spomb too, and they fly very well
Imo the Nash dot spod is better than the spomb, mainly because it's easier to load . The size is similar to a midi spomb too, and they fly very well
In reply to Post #1
The best spomb type i found for longer range as it opens every time and you can cast off the deck is the wolf spider spomb.
Dot spod is good as pretty much always opens but doesn't cast as well as spomb and is quite heavy also cant fit as much bait in it.
Standard medium spomb is decent good all-rounder but doesn't always open.
The best spomb type i found for longer range as it opens every time and you can cast off the deck is the wolf spider spomb.
Dot spod is good as pretty much always opens but doesn't cast as well as spomb and is quite heavy also cant fit as much bait in it.
Standard medium spomb is decent good all-rounder but doesn't always open.
In reply to Post #1
I've tried all the spombs apart from the spider thingy and by far the best imho is the dot spod. It's light and flies further and truer than anything else I've used and can be loaded one handed, not the biggest capacity but I can put up with that, oh and mines never failed to open.
Daz
I've tried all the spombs apart from the spider thingy and by far the best imho is the dot spod. It's light and flies further and truer than anything else I've used and can be loaded one handed, not the biggest capacity but I can put up with that, oh and mines never failed to open.
Daz
In reply to Post #9
Agree with the dot spod - easier to control and cast further with accuracy. Just takes more casts to get the bait out.
Have had issues with some regular spods not opening which led me to the dot spod which I really like.
Agree with the dot spod - easier to control and cast further with accuracy. Just takes more casts to get the bait out.
Have had issues with some regular spods not opening which led me to the dot spod which I really like.
In reply to Post #10
Right then, i'll be buying a dot spod in time for the start of the season. I've just watched a few YouTube clips on it and it does look the business.
Slightly off topic question, who can tell me best knot to use for tying shock leader to the mainline?
Right then, i'll be buying a dot spod in time for the start of the season. I've just watched a few YouTube clips on it and it does look the business.
Slightly off topic question, who can tell me best knot to use for tying shock leader to the mainline?
In reply to Post #11
Double grinner for me.
Daz
Double grinner for me.
Daz
In reply to Post #11
Really depends on what line you are using for main/leader?
Really depends on what line you are using for main/leader?
In reply to Post #13
Mainline will be braid. Shock leader i think will also be made from braid?
Mainline will be braid. Shock leader i think will also be made from braid?
In reply to Post #14
I have used the wolf spider spmob for the last 2 years, (well 1 and half)
opens every time and retries well, its my go to spomb becuase I haven't lost it
I have used the wolf spider spmob for the last 2 years, (well 1 and half)
opens every time and retries well, its my go to spomb becuase I haven't lost it
In reply to Post #11
If you buy the ESP tapered shock leaders, there is a diagram inside showing you how tie the Mahin knot.
I also use a size 1/0 coastlock snap swivel so i can easily alternate between different sizes of spomb.
If you buy the ESP tapered shock leaders, there is a diagram inside showing you how tie the Mahin knot.
I also use a size 1/0 coastlock snap swivel so i can easily alternate between different sizes of spomb.
In reply to Post #14
In which case I would also do a back to back grinner
In which case I would also do a back to back grinner
Dot spomb for me is the best I've ever used, I tried the spyder spomb and I really didn't like it not for me
In reply to Post #14
What braid are you using? I use braid straight through on spod and marker rods, never needed a leader.
Daz
What braid are you using? I use braid straight through on spod and marker rods, never needed a leader.
Daz
In reply to Post #11
Palomar knot every time, used in most situations when fishing and tying the wife
Palomar knot every time, used in most situations when fishing and tying the wife
In reply to Post #13
I use 30lb PP braid with a 50lb Kastking leader of about 2.5 rod lengths worth.
I use 30lb PP braid with a 50lb Kastking leader of about 2.5 rod lengths worth.
In reply to Post #21
me use 100lb chinese ebay braid straight through, been on for about 6 years.
lose about a foot each time I pack down, only because I can't undo the knot.
me use 100lb chinese ebay braid straight through, been on for about 6 years.
lose about a foot each time I pack down, only because I can't undo the knot.
In reply to Post #22
You cant be casting out any big distances if you are using 100lb braid right through, you could use that heavy stuff as a shockie and have 30lb braid as the main reel line.
End the shockie in a large loop about 8-10" long, then tie a small overhand loop about an inch long at the end of the large loop.
Attach the spod loop to loop fashion and then the spod sits up against this small loop. Use the tag end of the small loop to easily open up the large loop if you need to remove the spomb.
You cant be casting out any big distances if you are using 100lb braid right through, you could use that heavy stuff as a shockie and have 30lb braid as the main reel line.
End the shockie in a large loop about 8-10" long, then tie a small overhand loop about an inch long at the end of the large loop.
Attach the spod loop to loop fashion and then the spod sits up against this small loop. Use the tag end of the small loop to easily open up the large loop if you need to remove the spomb.
In reply to Post #23
This is what I do as well since seeing it suggested on here, makes swapping between a marker and spod so easy 👌
This is what I do as well since seeing it suggested on here, makes swapping between a marker and spod so easy 👌
In reply to Post #7
I've just received delivery of the Dot Spod and it looks good. The design is quite unique and I can see why it will open every cast. I've yet to try it on the water, but I can't see any reason why I would use any other spod design over this.
One question ref spod attachment to mainline. I read somewhere on here someone recommending a double loop system, for quick and easy attachment and change of spods/spombs, but I can't locate this post. Can anyone post a link showing a diagram of this loop system?
Thanks
I've just received delivery of the Dot Spod and it looks good. The design is quite unique and I can see why it will open every cast. I've yet to try it on the water, but I can't see any reason why I would use any other spod design over this.
One question ref spod attachment to mainline. I read somewhere on here someone recommending a double loop system, for quick and easy attachment and change of spods/spombs, but I can't locate this post. Can anyone post a link showing a diagram of this loop system?
Thanks
In reply to Post #25
but I can't see any reason why I would use any other spod design over this.
Volume is my only one, I'd love a bigger version so I can ditch the large spomb
but I can't see any reason why I would use any other spod design over this.
Volume is my only one, I'd love a bigger version so I can ditch the large spomb
In reply to Post #26
Thanks mate
Thanks mate
In reply to Post #11
Back to back grinner all day long
J braid in 0.16 thanks chuffy
Armakord leader in 50lb the floating one
Dot spod, medium spomb best and big spomb, fox lasted 10 mins
Alien spod for distance if you can suss it out.... feeking nightmare if you cant
Back to back grinner all day long
J braid in 0.16 thanks chuffy
Armakord leader in 50lb the floating one
Dot spod, medium spomb best and big spomb, fox lasted 10 mins
Alien spod for distance if you can suss it out.... feeking nightmare if you cant
In reply to Post #12
So i was out fishing today, first time using my spodding setup. Mainline is 20lb Daiwa J Braid with around 20ft of Nash 50lb shock leader, tied together with a double grinner. It was all going well until my tenth or so cast, thats when my double grinner came loose and i kissed goodbye to my dot spod.
I believe i tied the double grinner well, and i pulled it very tightly together, neat and tidy it was. I'm reluctant to put the blame on my knot tying skills, as i say, i think i tied it well. I'm wondering if the issue is the difference in thickness of the braids, the J braid is super thin, the shock leader is very thick. Could that be it? Or could it be the different types of braid material, maybe?
I continued spodding, this time simply tying a loop knot in my 20lb J braid mainline. I was only spodding to 50 yards, but i had no break off's, which leads me to wonder, might i be better off just keeling to this setup, and be done with using a shock leader?
So i was out fishing today, first time using my spodding setup. Mainline is 20lb Daiwa J Braid with around 20ft of Nash 50lb shock leader, tied together with a double grinner. It was all going well until my tenth or so cast, thats when my double grinner came loose and i kissed goodbye to my dot spod.
I believe i tied the double grinner well, and i pulled it very tightly together, neat and tidy it was. I'm reluctant to put the blame on my knot tying skills, as i say, i think i tied it well. I'm wondering if the issue is the difference in thickness of the braids, the J braid is super thin, the shock leader is very thick. Could that be it? Or could it be the different types of braid material, maybe?
I continued spodding, this time simply tying a loop knot in my 20lb J braid mainline. I was only spodding to 50 yards, but i had no break off's, which leads me to wonder, might i be better off just keeling to this setup, and be done with using a shock leader?
In reply to Post #30
Should be fine with small spods like your using, and for short distances. But inwoukdnt want to be putting too much through that braid, mainly due to the diameter and cutting into your finger, unless using a stall i suppose. You could always try a thicker braided leader
Should be fine with small spods like your using, and for short distances. But inwoukdnt want to be putting too much through that braid, mainly due to the diameter and cutting into your finger, unless using a stall i suppose. You could always try a thicker braided leader
In reply to Post #30
I think you tied it wrong. I'm not saying it's impossible that the double uni came apart, I'd just say that I'd be really surprised if it did. Mahin knots undo themselves as it's happened to me 3 times on the bounce, never a double uni with ultra thin braid.
I think you tied it wrong. I'm not saying it's impossible that the double uni came apart, I'd just say that I'd be really surprised if it did. Mahin knots undo themselves as it's happened to me 3 times on the bounce, never a double uni with ultra thin braid.
In reply to Post #30
How many turns of each material did you do mate?
How many turns of each material did you do mate?
In reply to Post #30
I've never got on with the back to back grinner (assuming you did tie it 'back to back') Instead try using a Mahin knot 10 down 6 back and leave the tag ends about a 1cm long
I've never got on with the back to back grinner (assuming you did tie it 'back to back') Instead try using a Mahin knot 10 down 6 back and leave the tag ends about a 1cm long
In reply to Post #1
The cheap ones are cheap for a reason ok for short distance work 60-80 years but you'll blow them up soon enough. I had 5 cheap ones and two broke so far my spomb has taken a beating in comparison.
The cheap ones are cheap for a reason ok for short distance work 60-80 years but you'll blow them up soon enough. I had 5 cheap ones and two broke so far my spomb has taken a beating in comparison.
In reply to Post #35
Must say the dot spod is very good others have failed
Must say the dot spod is very good others have failed
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