Gents I'm sure there's probably already a similar thread to this but I'm being a little lazy.
It looks like I'll be boilie fishing more often than not from Spring and for short day sessions. In my mind that means a throwing stick is going to be the easiest and quietest way to get bait on to my spots. I've used the Korda one before which is like £15 but had a quick look and there's loads of choice out there once you spend a little more. Any recommendations? Are the more expensive ones really worth it or is it just a bit of extra distance?
It looks like I'll be boilie fishing more often than not from Spring and for short day sessions. In my mind that means a throwing stick is going to be the easiest and quietest way to get bait on to my spots. I've used the Korda one before which is like £15 but had a quick look and there's loads of choice out there once you spend a little more. Any recommendations? Are the more expensive ones really worth it or is it just a bit of extra distance?
In reply to Post #1
Stay away from the Ridgemonkey stick if you want to put your Baits out quietly
Stay away from the Ridgemonkey stick if you want to put your Baits out quietly
In reply to Post #1
Carbon is worth it if you're baiting long or for prolonged periods. Otherwise the Korda is fine mate.
Carbon is worth it if you're baiting long or for prolonged periods. Otherwise the Korda is fine mate.
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I have both the Diem and Daiwa infinity ones
The Diem carbon stick is great for the money and I was more than pleased with it, Think I paid around £25 for it and I'm sure it's the same as many more expensive sticks just re branded
Then I bought the Daiwa infinity stick which I was totally amazed with, it literally feels as light as a feather and cuts through the air with minimum effort, You really have to pick one up to appreciate how light it feels, This cost just over £60 with a discount code and imo is definitely worth the extra money
Both come with protective cases so I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend.....
I have both the Diem and Daiwa infinity ones
The Diem carbon stick is great for the money and I was more than pleased with it, Think I paid around £25 for it and I'm sure it's the same as many more expensive sticks just re branded
Then I bought the Daiwa infinity stick which I was totally amazed with, it literally feels as light as a feather and cuts through the air with minimum effort, You really have to pick one up to appreciate how light it feels, This cost just over £60 with a discount code and imo is definitely worth the extra money
Both come with protective cases so I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend.....
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For single handed use, The Ridge monkey is so heavy and unbalanced IMHO.
If I had to buy a throwing stick now it would be the Tackle box curved CF-X Carbon Swift Stick, which costs £39.99 and takes up to 22mm boilies.
Supplied in a reinforced carry case. Which is handy to keep it in tip top condition and free of grit inside.
I compared the two sticks in the Tackle box.
For single handed use, The Ridge monkey is so heavy and unbalanced IMHO.
If I had to buy a throwing stick now it would be the Tackle box curved CF-X Carbon Swift Stick, which costs £39.99 and takes up to 22mm boilies.
Supplied in a reinforced carry case. Which is handy to keep it in tip top condition and free of grit inside.
I compared the two sticks in the Tackle box.
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Have to agree with this post. I have the 22mm prologic carbon stick which is the same as the diem and very good and at a good pricepoint. I needed something for 24mm boilies and managed to get a 25mm Daiwa infinity stick for £70 . wow it's so light you can't feel the weight in your hand. Needs looking after though as the carbon is so thin I doubt it will take a knock or being trod on.If you need to put out a lot of bait a long way get one.
Have to agree with this post. I have the 22mm prologic carbon stick which is the same as the diem and very good and at a good pricepoint. I needed something for 24mm boilies and managed to get a 25mm Daiwa infinity stick for £70 . wow it's so light you can't feel the weight in your hand. Needs looking after though as the carbon is so thin I doubt it will take a knock or being trod on.If you need to put out a lot of bait a long way get one.
I have the NGT one which is the same as the Diem I think, very lightweight but also much noisier than the Korda one, seagulls love 'em!
and yes, the Ridgemonkey one is complete cack avoid at all costs!
and yes, the Ridgemonkey one is complete cack avoid at all costs!
I have a ngt one and a diawa one. Yes the diawa is lighter and I can get baits out further with it but is it worth the considerable extra cost? In reality for 9 out of 10 occasions no it's not, but if you are looking for maximum range then possibly yes.
As far as I am aware there isn't a carbon stick with a smooth inner face, hence they are all noisey. But on my lakes the seagulls know what a stick is and are in the air as soon as I pick it up, never mind after I start to use it.
As far as I am aware there isn't a carbon stick with a smooth inner face, hence they are all noisey. But on my lakes the seagulls know what a stick is and are in the air as soon as I pick it up, never mind after I start to use it.
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Never owned a carbon stick so no info. Been putting out a fair amount of bait into a big ressy the last 3 years. Baiting with 20mm at 90-100yds. Don't know much about the performance of the Nash stick as it shattered with the very first boilie I put through it. The Korda and Prologic seem pretty much identical in design, performance and appearance. Prologic is cheaper. Both do the job fine and are easy to use, easy to clean and reasonably tough. The Korda stick broke after 2 years of hard, careless usage so no complaints for 15 ish quid. Prologic going strong and taking the knocks. Unless you really want or need a carbon stick I would say the Prologic or Korda would be fine.
Never owned a carbon stick so no info. Been putting out a fair amount of bait into a big ressy the last 3 years. Baiting with 20mm at 90-100yds. Don't know much about the performance of the Nash stick as it shattered with the very first boilie I put through it. The Korda and Prologic seem pretty much identical in design, performance and appearance. Prologic is cheaper. Both do the job fine and are easy to use, easy to clean and reasonably tough. The Korda stick broke after 2 years of hard, careless usage so no complaints for 15 ish quid. Prologic going strong and taking the knocks. Unless you really want or need a carbon stick I would say the Prologic or Korda would be fine.
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Agree with the seagull comments ,I've fished many lakes where there straight on it taking boiles while there still airborne.I use a carbon stick I think it was developed by Frank Warwick when I need to put a few baits a long long way.Everything else I think the Korda sticks are ok for the money.
Agree with the seagull comments ,I've fished many lakes where there straight on it taking boiles while there still airborne.I use a carbon stick I think it was developed by Frank Warwick when I need to put a few baits a long long way.Everything else I think the Korda sticks are ok for the money.
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Yes the bloody things even recognise the sound of a bucket lid coming off
Yes the bloody things even recognise the sound of a bucket lid coming off
Ive owned and used god knows how many over the years
including original metal Cobra , Solar sharp shooter, one from holland ,Diawa Infinity carbon,Harrison carbon straight Osprey Air both straight and Curved versions Korda etc etc all did the job well
if I had to list the best interms of performance it would of course be
Diawa Infinity carbon ( best distance by a country mile)
Solar sharp shooter ( very close 2nd )
Harrison carbon straight stick ( most accurate)
I have now sold them all except the Harrison as this is very very accurate and ideal for me as I now only fish occasionally for carp on small waters up to 100yards ish
including original metal Cobra , Solar sharp shooter, one from holland ,Diawa Infinity carbon,Harrison carbon straight Osprey Air both straight and Curved versions Korda etc etc all did the job well
if I had to list the best interms of performance it would of course be
Diawa Infinity carbon ( best distance by a country mile)
Solar sharp shooter ( very close 2nd )
Harrison carbon straight stick ( most accurate)
I have now sold them all except the Harrison as this is very very accurate and ideal for me as I now only fish occasionally for carp on small waters up to 100yards ish
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I've got a Solar Sharpshooter. You're not the only one to rate it but I've never been able to get on with it myself.
I've got a Solar Sharpshooter. You're not the only one to rate it but I've never been able to get on with it myself.
In reply to Post #13
its down to technique
its down to technique
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No I'm not having that, can't be, it's not me it has to be the stick, maybe my one is faulty
No I'm not having that, can't be, it's not me it has to be the stick, maybe my one is faulty