Hi everybody,
I'm fishing mostly at ranges of 40 to 110 meters around/in front of obstacles for grass carp up to 25 and carp up to 30 kg, so my clutch is quite tight, the rods are locked down and the rod pod is firmly anchored to the ground. As mainline I'm currently using Fox Soft Steel in 0,41 mm.
After reading lots of positive reviews about the Solar Titanium Indicators on this forum and watching a couple of videos on YouTube they seemed to fit my needs perfectly and I finally bit the bullet and got myself a set (short version) plus isotopes from the UK this spring. At first I was very pleased with them, but 2 nights ago after a violent take I immediately noticed damage to my line when I picked up the rod:
To be honest I was a bit baffled as in 30+ years of carp fishing and 40+ years of fishing in general, I had never seen this kind of damage to a mono line. Upon closer inspection at home, I found that all 3 of my Solar Titanium Indicator Heads look like this:
With the hole system being under tension, the line has cut into the plastic of the indicator heads and created sharp edges which literally slit the line! And this after only 24 fish distributed over 3 rods/indicator heads.
Can anyone recommend me a replacement head that fits the Solar Titanium Arms and can hold the line under quite a bit of tension without damaging it?
Thanks
Robert
I'm fishing mostly at ranges of 40 to 110 meters around/in front of obstacles for grass carp up to 25 and carp up to 30 kg, so my clutch is quite tight, the rods are locked down and the rod pod is firmly anchored to the ground. As mainline I'm currently using Fox Soft Steel in 0,41 mm.
After reading lots of positive reviews about the Solar Titanium Indicators on this forum and watching a couple of videos on YouTube they seemed to fit my needs perfectly and I finally bit the bullet and got myself a set (short version) plus isotopes from the UK this spring. At first I was very pleased with them, but 2 nights ago after a violent take I immediately noticed damage to my line when I picked up the rod:
To be honest I was a bit baffled as in 30+ years of carp fishing and 40+ years of fishing in general, I had never seen this kind of damage to a mono line. Upon closer inspection at home, I found that all 3 of my Solar Titanium Indicator Heads look like this:
With the hole system being under tension, the line has cut into the plastic of the indicator heads and created sharp edges which literally slit the line! And this after only 24 fish distributed over 3 rods/indicator heads.
Can anyone recommend me a replacement head that fits the Solar Titanium Arms and can hold the line under quite a bit of tension without damaging it?
Thanks
Robert
In reply to Post #1
doesn't the titanium arm system come with screw in indicator clips that grip the line ?? ( you need to resize the pic)
doesn't the titanium arm system come with screw in indicator clips that grip the line ?? ( you need to resize the pic)
I use mps bobbin heads on my titaniums.
In reply to Post #2
Yes they do 👍🏻
Yes they do 👍🏻
Them things that come on those heads are crap. Those things you have there are crap. Anything plasticy is crap. These are 25 year old stainless Solar ones. Mega expensive now I think 2nd hand. I am quite sure there are other similar stainless alternatives that fit, which are not mega expensive. End your photo link with this. width=500> it will resize that pic for you.
In reply to Post #2
I tried these when I first got them, but at the tension needed they also leave nicks in the line.
I tried these when I first got them, but at the tension needed they also leave nicks in the line.
In reply to Post #5
Ahhhh, thanks for reminding me that I still have 3 of those
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Does anyone know how to remove the rust from stainless steel?
Ahhhh, thanks for reminding me that I still have 3 of those
.Does anyone know how to remove the rust from stainless steel?
In reply to Post #7
You have solved your own problem then. Those things are bombproof.
Take them stupid dayglo plastic things off with the line cuts in and burn them.
You have solved your own problem then. Those things are bombproof.
Take them stupid dayglo plastic things off with the line cuts in and burn them.
In reply to Post #7
Quote... Does anyone know how to remove the rust from stainless steel?
Your photos are all quite shocking really mate. My Union Jack heads & stainless ball clips are mega old. 25-30 years old. Look at the state of yours. Lower grade of stainless, badly rusting. The orange heads have burrs, and extra bits all over them. There are clearly very big differences there in the same products.
One lot was definitely manufactured in the UK 25-30 years ago. Yours, not so sure.
Quote... Does anyone know how to remove the rust from stainless steel?
Your photos are all quite shocking really mate. My Union Jack heads & stainless ball clips are mega old. 25-30 years old. Look at the state of yours. Lower grade of stainless, badly rusting. The orange heads have burrs, and extra bits all over them. There are clearly very big differences there in the same products.
One lot was definitely manufactured in the UK 25-30 years ago. Yours, not so sure.
Fine wire brush and wd40 will get rid of the rust.
In reply to Post #9
The rust is on pretty much all my stainless steel bits, I guess because I use freezerbaits in salt, and my hands are pretty much salty all the time
. I don't remember exactly when I bought these, but it must have been between 15 and 20 years ago?
The rust is on pretty much all my stainless steel bits, I guess because I use freezerbaits in salt, and my hands are pretty much salty all the time
. I don't remember exactly when I bought these, but it must have been between 15 and 20 years ago?
In reply to Post #1
These would do nicely, I think:
https://mjltackle.co.uk/product/solar-hanga-ball-line-clip/
These would do nicely, I think:
https://mjltackle.co.uk/product/solar-hanga-ball-line-clip/
In reply to Post #12
Saw on their Facebook someone comment the thread is not long enough to use with the titanium set up
Saw on their Facebook someone comment the thread is not long enough to use with the titanium set up
In reply to Post #11
My hands might have been known to be slightly salty too whilst fishing my friend. Mine are not rusting. Those, along with my stainless sticks have been used plenty on super brackish waters too, getting sprayed with salty water constantly.
It's only your collars that are rusting in certain places. You would be touching them all over, touching the stems above too. That is from a lower grade of stainless. They probably got some collars pre made and not even their fault. But it's only cosmetic, why do you need to remove it anyway? It's patina, makes them look better
Your plastic heads have allsorts of knobbles all over them. I'm not having a dig at you I promise. They do not seem to be made as well is all I was trying to say.
My hands might have been known to be slightly salty too whilst fishing my friend. Mine are not rusting. Those, along with my stainless sticks have been used plenty on super brackish waters too, getting sprayed with salty water constantly.
It's only your collars that are rusting in certain places. You would be touching them all over, touching the stems above too. That is from a lower grade of stainless. They probably got some collars pre made and not even their fault. But it's only cosmetic, why do you need to remove it anyway? It's patina, makes them look better
Your plastic heads have allsorts of knobbles all over them. I'm not having a dig at you I promise. They do not seem to be made as well is all I was trying to say.
In reply to Post #12
They look nice and a tenner!!
They look nice and a tenner!!