I've had this for just over a year but finding that the elastic is breaking pretty regularly. It could well be me but I wondered if this was a common issue? Is there a better catty to get?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
In reply to Post #1
Always have some elastics spare at home. Need to change them after about 3 years. Most of the time i notice the wear before it breaks. Quick fix on the bank is shorten them for then still usable.
Always have some elastics spare at home. Need to change them after about 3 years. Most of the time i notice the wear before it breaks. Quick fix on the bank is shorten them for then still usable.
In reply to Post #2
The issue isn't having spare elastics because they break every few years. I've done mine twice in 6 months at least.
The issue isn't having spare elastics because they break every few years. I've done mine twice in 6 months at least.
In reply to Post #3
Elastics don't last long for me either.
Elastics don't last long for me either.
In reply to Post #4
I did wonder if it was just user error! Glad I'm not the only one.
I did wonder if it was just user error! Glad I'm not the only one.
In reply to Post #1
Same for all because they use cheap rubbish.
Want something that lasts look for Theraband Gold Max
Same for all because they use cheap rubbish.
Want something that lasts look for Theraband Gold Max
In reply to Post #1
Drennan Boiliepult?
I always change the pouch to one that only takes about 3 or 4 18mm boilies, the big one supplied with the Boiliepult, I don't like
I've noticed some pouches are terrible, the need to tie wrap the elastic to the pouch breaks the elastic quite frequently.
'Overtightening' the tie wrap can cause it to cut into the elastic, or stretching the bonds so it breaks.
Check the pouches you get, some have sharp edges on the holes you put the elastic through, that can cut the elastic. The pouches with pegs can come off unless tie wrapped.
The perfect elastic length, is after one elastic break!
Drennan Boiliepult?
I always change the pouch to one that only takes about 3 or 4 18mm boilies, the big one supplied with the Boiliepult, I don't like
I've noticed some pouches are terrible, the need to tie wrap the elastic to the pouch breaks the elastic quite frequently.
'Overtightening' the tie wrap can cause it to cut into the elastic, or stretching the bonds so it breaks.
Check the pouches you get, some have sharp edges on the holes you put the elastic through, that can cut the elastic. The pouches with pegs can come off unless tie wrapped.
The perfect elastic length, is after one elastic break!
In reply to Post #7
Yep that's the one. Breaks in the same place - right by the Y frame.
I've ordered some more elastic. Just wondered if it was a design fault.
Yep that's the one. Breaks in the same place - right by the Y frame.
I've ordered some more elastic. Just wondered if it was a design fault.
In reply to Post #8
I've rarely had the elastic break by the frame.
When you push the elastic on, give it a dose of spit on the elastic. I wonder if no lubrication, brute force and slide is heating the elastic so it breaks.
Push the elastic round the curve, then Again I tie wrap it.
I've rarely had the elastic break by the frame.
When you push the elastic on, give it a dose of spit on the elastic. I wonder if no lubrication, brute force and slide is heating the elastic so it breaks.
Push the elastic round the curve, then Again I tie wrap it.
In reply to Post #9
Gave up with all the drennan pults in the end due to elastics constantly snapping, threw them all and invested in a korda medium one........different level to be honest. Elastic lasts, it rarely tangles and the pouch is well made too
Gave up with all the drennan pults in the end due to elastics constantly snapping, threw them all and invested in a korda medium one........different level to be honest. Elastic lasts, it rarely tangles and the pouch is well made too
In reply to Post #10
I tried the Korda Krapapult, that's my thoughts.
A right knuckle wrapper.
The firing distance is low, I only found them good for particles at short range. The elastic is too long.
I tried the Korda Krapapult, that's my thoughts.
A right knuckle wrapper.
The firing distance is low, I only found them good for particles at short range. The elastic is too long.
In reply to Post #11
Can't say I've had any of them issues, used it up to about 60 yards a lot since Christmas when I got it and with 16mm baits it's been great, fairly tight groupings and very little knuckle slap, still on it's original elastic which hasn't perished at all .........you watch it snap now I've said that
Can't say I've had any of them issues, used it up to about 60 yards a lot since Christmas when I got it and with 16mm baits it's been great, fairly tight groupings and very little knuckle slap, still on it's original elastic which hasn't perished at all .........you watch it snap now I've said that
In reply to Post #11
They (Korda) do a couple. Sounds like you used the medium, which I think is made for particles at shorter range and has longer elastic. The heavy has a smaller pouch and you can get very good distance with a few boilies. Not sure how you managed to rap your knuckles, they are very easy to use.
They (Korda) do a couple. Sounds like you used the medium, which I think is made for particles at shorter range and has longer elastic. The heavy has a smaller pouch and you can get very good distance with a few boilies. Not sure how you managed to rap your knuckles, they are very easy to use.
In reply to Post #10
The korda pult with the swivels in the frame is imo the best I have used.I have only had it slap my knuckles maybe twice in all the time I have used it.I just wished they made the tag on the pouch a bit bigger to grip when hands are wet
The korda pult with the swivels in the frame is imo the best I have used.I have only had it slap my knuckles maybe twice in all the time I have used it.I just wished they made the tag on the pouch a bit bigger to grip when hands are wet
In reply to Post #1
Lot of people really rate the drennan but I had nothing but trouble elastic snapping and more frustrating was it kept twisting after every fire I had to straighten it all out before loading nightmare
Lot of people really rate the drennan but I had nothing but trouble elastic snapping and more frustrating was it kept twisting after every fire I had to straighten it all out before loading nightmare
Anybody tried the jag one put. Only one piece of elastic
In reply to Post #16
About as useful as a chocolate teapot. They should stick to extortionate painted aluminium sticks, the catapult is a ridiculous heap of junk.
About as useful as a chocolate teapot. They should stick to extortionate painted aluminium sticks, the catapult is a ridiculous heap of junk.
In reply to Post #15
Yeah the twist is a nightmare. My elastic doesn't snap but it comes off the little plastic bit on the pouch and is a nightmare to keep putting back on.
Bought a drennan feeder catapult. Smaller pouch but I find it better!
Yeah the twist is a nightmare. My elastic doesn't snap but it comes off the little plastic bit on the pouch and is a nightmare to keep putting back on.
Bought a drennan feeder catapult. Smaller pouch but I find it better!
In reply to Post #17
My jag one is pretty much intact after a dozen floater trips. That's pretty good to be fair. However I end up with cuts on my fingers every session because of the way the pouch slaps back. It's savage tbh.
Drennan in the bag as a back up but they are let down for the reasons below. Korda fairly good.
The perfect catapult does not exist....but the Jag one is nearly there, as long as you don't mind pain.
My jag one is pretty much intact after a dozen floater trips. That's pretty good to be fair. However I end up with cuts on my fingers every session because of the way the pouch slaps back. It's savage tbh.
Drennan in the bag as a back up but they are let down for the reasons below. Korda fairly good.
The perfect catapult does not exist....but the Jag one is nearly there, as long as you don't mind pain.
In reply to Post #20
It seems to be use, you need to have a 90 degree angle to the frame when drawing it back, othwise it's bloody knuckles.
To be fair I use a different catty for floater fishing.
I do use one for general baiting as I think it's massively underused nowadays, I find the Korda heavy alright, still rasps the knuckles as they al do, a simple think gsrdening glove comes with me of putting in a lot of bait though as I'm no sadist
It seems to be use, you need to have a 90 degree angle to the frame when drawing it back, othwise it's bloody knuckles.
To be fair I use a different catty for floater fishing.
I do use one for general baiting as I think it's massively underused nowadays, I find the Korda heavy alright, still rasps the knuckles as they al do, a simple think gsrdening glove comes with me of putting in a lot of bait though as I'm no sadist
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