Anyone used these yet? Look a lot easier than putty and with the set weight should make balancing pop ups alot easier
In reply to Post #1
I like them personally, good idea
I like them personally, good idea
In reply to Post #1
Saw the post on facebook when they announced they were bringing them out, someone was moaning about the weight being written on the side of them
Saw the post on facebook when they announced they were bringing them out, someone was moaning about the weight being written on the side of them
In reply to Post #3
They are brilliant.
They are brilliant.
In reply to Post #1
Seems a great idea in principal, till you remember that pop ups (even in the same pot) aren't all equally buoyant, so you'll have to trim the pop ups that are too bouyant, or use heavier weights, meaning you need to carry 3 or 4 different sizes, or in other words take my £20 Korda. Plus it ties you in to using their swivels too (very clever!)
Imagine if putty didn't exist, and we had been using these fiddly little weight for years, if someone came along and invented putty, everyone would think it was brilliant! You can add/remove as much as you need, and you only need to carry one pot!
Seems a great idea in principal, till you remember that pop ups (even in the same pot) aren't all equally buoyant, so you'll have to trim the pop ups that are too bouyant, or use heavier weights, meaning you need to carry 3 or 4 different sizes, or in other words take my £20 Korda. Plus it ties you in to using their swivels too (very clever!)
Imagine if putty didn't exist, and we had been using these fiddly little weight for years, if someone came along and invented putty, everyone would think it was brilliant! You can add/remove as much as you need, and you only need to carry one pot!
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The weights are more accurate than using a blob of putty, regarding popups being variable - I haven't found that to be the case. I use them on bank tackle swivels, so that's ******** as well mate.
The weights are more accurate than using a blob of putty, regarding popups being variable - I haven't found that to be the case. I use them on bank tackle swivels, so that's ******** as well mate.
In reply to Post #6
Dunno how you managed that i have the bank tackle swivels no way are the balancing weights going on them
Dunno how you managed that i have the bank tackle swivels no way are the balancing weights going on them
In reply to Post #7
You're obviously putting them on wrong because apparently I'm talking ********
You're obviously putting them on wrong because apparently I'm talking ********
In reply to Post #7
I'm sure mine are bank tackle and they just need a bit of persuasion with a set of pliers.
I've found the 30-35g are good for up to 14mm cc Moore pop ups I'd assume everything above is best for cork balls and more bouyant or larger pop ups.
I'm sure mine are bank tackle and they just need a bit of persuasion with a set of pliers.
I've found the 30-35g are good for up to 14mm cc Moore pop ups I'd assume everything above is best for cork balls and more bouyant or larger pop ups.
60p each! How much is one splitshot? I'll give it a miss.
I'm always sceptical about split shot damaging the line so stay awake from them, total ******** on my part but don't want to risk it.
These may be 60p but how long are they going to last
I have the different weights fixed onto my booms ands it's a easy quick change to suit the situation /bait
These may be 60p but how long are they going to last
I have the different weights fixed onto my booms ands it's a easy quick change to suit the situation /bait
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The fox quick change weights with the rubber tubing in the middle are brilliant... Come in lots of sizes as well, down to number 4s..
The fox quick change weights with the rubber tubing in the middle are brilliant... Come in lots of sizes as well, down to number 4s..
In reply to Post #12
I saw the video on YouTube and said they would fit a size 11 swivel
I saw the video on YouTube and said they would fit a size 11 swivel
In reply to Post #6
Many pop ups are variable in size.
Many pop ups are variable in size.
In reply to Post #1
They seem like a great idea to me...just a little expensive if you want a few different sizes
They seem like a great idea to me...just a little expensive if you want a few different sizes
In reply to Post #5
Good point
Good point
In reply to Post #15
I picked up a mixed pack, has all sizes
I picked up a mixed pack, has all sizes
In reply to Post #17
I don't like them. They are pretty fiddly to put on, especially on a tied rig. Then there is the fact that they can slide. I prefer putty.
I don't like them. They are pretty fiddly to put on, especially on a tied rig. Then there is the fact that they can slide. I prefer putty.
They look OK.
I think the ESP Tungsten Bead Sleeves are neater...although there's only two weight choices with the ESP.
I'll probably end up with an ounce of both types in my tackle box
I think the ESP Tungsten Bead Sleeves are neater...although there's only two weight choices with the ESP.
I'll probably end up with an ounce of both types in my tackle box
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