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Powergum (16 posts / 911 views)
capt_swearword
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Post #1 30 Apr 2020 13:33
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As I'm tighter than a ducks arse is there an cheap equivalent to powergum?
Jon Jon
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Post #2 30 Apr 2020 13:37
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WTF are you doing with it? I've had the same spool for about 20 years.

How's the alcohol ban going where you are?
armalitemk1 armalitemk1
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Post #3 30 Apr 2020 14:07
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I have used elastic band when I've run out, and now use pole elastic
capt_swearword
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Post #4 30 Apr 2020 14:14
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Just being tight, thought there might be a non carp tax equivalent out of principle too. I use it for float stops when taking my lad so I can get through quite a bit. Tried the marker elastic but prefer powergum.
Alcohol situation good thank god, especially thanks to braders 1978 who suggested lidls version of stella. Cheers for that.
ip100 ip100
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Post #5 30 Apr 2020 14:17
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I've probably got a spool you can have, can't have you spending too many pennies can we you tight ****
Jon Jon
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Post #6 30 Apr 2020 14:26
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I expect heavy pole elastic will be your best bet

Edit: No, free stuff is certainly better
fzrip
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Post #7 30 Apr 2020 14:58
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292405864639
capt_swearword
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Post #8 30 Apr 2020 14:59
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Cheers again! Getting tighter as I'm getting older. Forgot about pole elastic.
capt_swearword
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Post #9 30 Apr 2020 15:03
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Well done that man, exactly the suggestion I was hoping for and I could save £2.50 (that's nearly a 4 pack of lidls finest)
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #10 30 Apr 2020 15:57
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Do you like it mate?
capt_swearword
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Post #11 30 Apr 2020 16:59
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Yes, definitely the best lager I've had out of any of the 'fake' brands. Stella without the stella ness. This forums not just about fishing and corona virus. Many thanks.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #12 30 Apr 2020 19:03
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devon157
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Post #13 30 Apr 2020 19:43
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Baza1075
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Post #14 1 May 2020 02:21
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If you are just using it for stops Try some thick braid if you have it. I much prefer it to rubber.
pearbo pearbo
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Post #15 1 May 2020 09:35
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Never tried braid but my personal reasoning behind a decent thickness pole elastic is that it contracts and grips the line very well. One lake I fish I've had line markers on for well over a year.
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