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Floating weigh sling which one lads??? (26 posts / 3,866 views)
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #1 4 Nov 2023 11:10
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Haven't made my mind up what to get.

My old Trakker One is bent and knackered.

Been looking at Aqua one in DPM (size undecided yet)

Other choices please lads Don't want cheapo rubbish but also not spending more than £65-70

Thx 🙏
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #2 4 Nov 2023 11:23
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Have the Sonik SK-TEK Floating Weigh Sling L, can't think of any reason which one could be better
Muz
Posts: 339
Post #3 4 Nov 2023 11:55
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TA one rolls up quite compact for a retainer.
I use the ESP ones aswell they're decent.not sure what they cost now I'm sure I paid sub £50.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #4 4 Nov 2023 13:14
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😉👍
johngall
Posts: 221
Post #5 4 Nov 2023 13:19
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i have this one nice quality ,and dry's nice and quick
johngall
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Post #6 4 Nov 2023 13:19
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Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #7 4 Nov 2023 14:24
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This year I started using the TA 'All-In-One' sling and really rate it. It's a bit different in that it only has one floatation bar which is removable and then you can use it as an 'old school' weigh sling or even as a sack, covers all eventualities.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #8 4 Nov 2023 14:46
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PhunkyPhish PhunkyPhish
Posts: 668
Post #9 4 Nov 2023 15:57
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I use the ESP one.
Really rate it and it's a fair price, unlike the Trakker and Fox ones IMO
framey framey
Posts: 5,320
Post #10 4 Nov 2023 17:45
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Exactly the same
I just haven't been out yet to use it
Should cover all fishery rules
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #11 4 Nov 2023 18:01
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It's a brilliant bit of kit,love mine
shane24 shane24
Posts: 904
Post #12 4 Nov 2023 18:15
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I've got the Aqua standard sized one and think it's really good, the material is like Bobby material with mesh at the bottom, it dries out really quickly after it's been used which I find really handy. There are reflective strips on the top too which is nice.

Although I've had fish up to 47lb in it I'm thinking of getting the XL size one too for the larger fish.

I attach a mini H Block Marker onto my slings just in case the unthinkable were to happen.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #13 4 Nov 2023 19:27
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I dont have one but this would be the one I would be seriously looking at
LINKY POO
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
Posts: 4,644
Post #14 4 Nov 2023 20:16
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Thanks Gerry had alot of votes for the TA one

☝️
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #15 4 Nov 2023 20:46
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stuart666 stuart666
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Post #16 5 Nov 2023 10:05
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Ive got the aqua one which is excellent but ta one looks even better.
Jamesvg Jamesvg
Posts: 1,165
Post #17 5 Nov 2023 10:11
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I use the ESP sling - does a fine job and was reasonably priced when I bought it. My only complaint when compared to the Fox XTR retainer I had before it is that it's weight varies a lot when wet.
The fox sling seemed to become saturated much more quickly and therefore had a fairly stable wet weight, the ESP seems to gradually saturate and increase in weight much more slowly when a fish is retained so zeroing scales is a little awkward.
The_Saint The_Saint
Posts: 2,073
Post #18 5 Nov 2023 11:05
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I looked at the TA single bar retainer at yateley last week, looks the bizzo, the material is very soft and weighs next to nothing
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #19 5 Nov 2023 12:59
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Think (so for the pun) I'll go with the TA one.


Thx lads really helpful comments from you all.


Too banana's
The_Andyman The_Andyman
Posts: 11,332
Post #20 5 Nov 2023 13:49
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Now to find the best price, I've not really looked yet as I'm away but while angling4less has the 15% discount code, the olive version works out around £42.50

Keen to see if anyone finds a better price as I'm interested in getting one now.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
Posts: 4,644
Post #21 5 Nov 2023 18:22
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That code doesn't work....

Coarse only sadly. Worked last time for carp gear but not now 😩
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #22 6 Nov 2023 14:48
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I have one of these also and the large is currently half price at AD.

Link
alemac1 alemac1
Posts: 201
Post #23 7 Nov 2023 09:06
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the Thinking Anglers all in one. pukka bit of kit
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #24 7 Nov 2023 09:21
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shane24 shane24
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Post #25 8 Nov 2023 21:33
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The new Thinking Anglers one does look a good bit of kit, I might get one as it's longer than my Aqua one and the fact it's so lightweight means I can take both.
Nobbie
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Post #26 9 Nov 2023 09:24
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Hi all,
Have a look at, carper_tackle (2004) on ebay,
Just taken delivery of the weigh sling, and for the money the quality is very good IMHO
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