What's the best tungsten sinkers. Most I find damage the hook link or break the coating putting them on
In reply to Post #1
Atomic tackle slugz are very good and can break them to the size you want.I have never had any break the coating,I wet the braid first though
Atomic tackle slugz are very good and can break them to the size you want.I have never had any break the coating,I wet the braid first though
In reply to Post #1
Last season I started using the J Precision ones and so far have had no issues. I was so impressed I have started using a few of the other tungsten droppers and the like from them instead of putty
Last season I started using the J Precision ones and so far have had no issues. I was so impressed I have started using a few of the other tungsten droppers and the like from them instead of putty
In reply to Post #1
I gave up using carp sinkers and went back to olivettes to balance pop-ups.
Drennan Lock and slide olivettes
I can get one end in shrink tube over the hook eye and use the rubber at the other, or if I want a pop-up I can change the height on, the rubber over either end.
In line olivettes are handy for just sinking and taking mainline down as well.
I gave up using carp sinkers and went back to olivettes to balance pop-ups.
Drennan Lock and slide olivettes
I can get one end in shrink tube over the hook eye and use the rubber at the other, or if I want a pop-up I can change the height on, the rubber over either end.
In line olivettes are handy for just sinking and taking mainline down as well.
In reply to Post #1
If you lubricate the braid with spit or similar all brands should slide on without issue.
Michael
If you lubricate the braid with spit or similar all brands should slide on without issue.
Michael
In reply to Post #5
Always have done mate. Have used the Korda ones but the last few packets don't seem as good. Maybe imperfections inside the sinkers causing the problem. Thought I'd try a different brand
Always have done mate. Have used the Korda ones but the last few packets don't seem as good. Maybe imperfections inside the sinkers causing the problem. Thought I'd try a different brand
In reply to Post #1
I find the Korda sinkers alright on Korda hook links but not on some of the others especially ESP tungsten stuff
I find the Korda sinkers alright on Korda hook links but not on some of the others especially ESP tungsten stuff
In reply to Post #1
Depends what you use em for, i use fox pop up balancing weights for pop ups and used putty on the hook link, found the sinkers too expensive realy, and like you say tend to fracture coated braid sometimes. the fox weights dont damage the line at all and stay put really well. I have reeled in before when balancing with putty and its gone or moved.
Depends what you use em for, i use fox pop up balancing weights for pop ups and used putty on the hook link, found the sinkers too expensive realy, and like you say tend to fracture coated braid sometimes. the fox weights dont damage the line at all and stay put really well. I have reeled in before when balancing with putty and its gone or moved.
In reply to Post #1
My make shift fix for Korda sinkers on esp loaded was shifting them onto a really thick sewing needle after dipping the needle in salmon oil
It works as the oil ends up on the inside of the sinker and slides onto the loaded perfect with no outer damage. Pain in backside though, would look for others next time.
My make shift fix for Korda sinkers on esp loaded was shifting them onto a really thick sewing needle after dipping the needle in salmon oil
It works as the oil ends up on the inside of the sinker and slides onto the loaded perfect with no outer damage. Pain in backside though, would look for others next time.
In reply to Post #1
I've found the BMG XL ones the best, don't tend to damage coated braids etc. Not sure if it's just me or not, but once a rig is beyond its best, I remove them and load them onto a Fox easy splice needle, this allows you to reuse them indefinitely
I've found the BMG XL ones the best, don't tend to damage coated braids etc. Not sure if it's just me or not, but once a rig is beyond its best, I remove them and load them onto a Fox easy splice needle, this allows you to reuse them indefinitely
In reply to Post #1
I like the thinking anglers tungsten droppers, easily reusable, and they seem a little softer than other brands
I like the thinking anglers tungsten droppers, easily reusable, and they seem a little softer than other brands
In reply to Post #1
. . .have used the larger Korda ones for an age - not as pop up counterbalance weights but to replace a small amount of putty below the hook and also further up the hooklink on stiffer rigs to help it kick out before settling . . .if you use them on a coated braid just wet the length with saliva before you pull them down the rig to stop stripping the coating . . .I'm tight so I generally re-use them by saving them and then re-using by using a v fine baiting needle . . .
Been using the 0.6 tungsten sinkers that come in the ESP ronnie rig clip packets for my barbel rigs - sleeve over a size 11 swivel nicely . . .
. . .have used the larger Korda ones for an age - not as pop up counterbalance weights but to replace a small amount of putty below the hook and also further up the hooklink on stiffer rigs to help it kick out before settling . . .if you use them on a coated braid just wet the length with saliva before you pull them down the rig to stop stripping the coating . . .I'm tight so I generally re-use them by saving them and then re-using by using a v fine baiting needle . . .
Been using the 0.6 tungsten sinkers that come in the ESP ronnie rig clip packets for my barbel rigs - sleeve over a size 11 swivel nicely . . .
In reply to Post #9
little tip i do is drop your sinkers in the kettle ,they go nice and soft thread em on anything then. combine rig making with brew making.
little tip i do is drop your sinkers in the kettle ,they go nice and soft thread em on anything then. combine rig making with brew making.
In reply to Post #6
Last batch of Korda ones I had were brittle so went with the Gardner ones. I find them really good and don't have any issues with them stripping the coating on ESP Tungsten loaded hooklink. Make sure you get the large bore ones.
Last batch of Korda ones I had were brittle so went with the Gardner ones. I find them really good and don't have any issues with them stripping the coating on ESP Tungsten loaded hooklink. Make sure you get the large bore ones.
In reply to Post #1
Gardner do low bore and high bore versions, I use the high bore on coated braid and it's absolutely perfect
Gardner do low bore and high bore versions, I use the high bore on coated braid and it's absolutely perfect
In reply to Post #14
I've ordered some to try
I've ordered some to try
I though they were pull your pants down prices
and so simply purchased a length of tungsten tube with bit of spit it of so it can fit most things or if loose bit of putty sorts it I always slide a 3 inch length bit over my braid to nylon knot nails it down nicely
and so simply purchased a length of tungsten tube with bit of spit it of so it can fit most things or if loose bit of putty sorts it I always slide a 3 inch length bit over my braid to nylon knot nails it down nicely
Gardner ones are spot on
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