In reply to Post #14
I heard that the best / cheapest place to buy replacement elastics is eBay but that it is called surgical tubing
Surgical elastic, best stuff you can use. The stuff you get on tackle manufacturers catapults is usually rubbish. Far to harsh and not enough give in it.
I used to buy my elastic from here in bulk and a spool would last me years. Usually now, I just get a few yards from Ebay
https://www.omega.co.uk/pptst/TYGR.html
I heard that the best / cheapest place to buy replacement elastics is eBay but that it is called surgical tubing
Surgical elastic, best stuff you can use. The stuff you get on tackle manufacturers catapults is usually rubbish. Far to harsh and not enough give in it.
I used to buy my elastic from here in bulk and a spool would last me years. Usually now, I just get a few yards from Ebay
https://www.omega.co.uk/pptst/TYGR.html
In reply to Post #12
I like alot of Korda stuff, but not the Catapult; the handle is crap.
I like alot of Korda stuff, but not the Catapult; the handle is crap.
Drennan Boilie Pult 
best hand slapper in the game.
best hand slapper in the game.
In reply to Post #17
Out of curiosity whats bad about the handle? i was thinking of getting one of these as it looks easier to replace elastics
Out of curiosity whats bad about the handle? i was thinking of getting one of these as it looks easier to replace elastics
In reply to Post #19
The handle has no finger grooves or a thumb groove.
When you're applying max. pressure, such a shortfall is a big nono, especially when your hand is soaked in 'bait juice' (for want of a better term
). There is not enough grip \ stability for smooth, max distance release (consistent) .
I realize Anglers are not asking for Black Widows, but a half decent Catapult should have some decent grip on the handle.
I found at full load the ESP was much easier to use (for me). That has fingers and a thumb groove.
Korda either made it on the cheap, or didn't think.
I guess if you're not using wet particles like sweetcorn etc. this might not be an issue.
The handle has no finger grooves or a thumb groove.
When you're applying max. pressure, such a shortfall is a big nono, especially when your hand is soaked in 'bait juice' (for want of a better term
). There is not enough grip \ stability for smooth, max distance release (consistent) .I realize Anglers are not asking for Black Widows, but a half decent Catapult should have some decent grip on the handle.
I found at full load the ESP was much easier to use (for me). That has fingers and a thumb groove.
Korda either made it on the cheap, or didn't think.
I guess if you're not using wet particles like sweetcorn etc. this might not be an issue.
I have the Korda and it's pants. Still twists and ends up smacking me fingers half the time. The cheap kodex one was better just a shame it wasn't so robust
Drennans caty has its limitations, hand slap and limited range to around 40 yards. Gardner did make a caty knuckle cover but it was pretty crap tbf.
Just took a punt on 10m of surgical elastic for £5 it's 9mm ex and 6mm internal dimensions so a wall of 1.5 similar the the red drennan eleastic.
I'll update you once I've tried it.
Just took a punt on 10m of surgical elastic for £5 it's 9mm ex and 6mm internal dimensions so a wall of 1.5 similar the the red drennan eleastic.
I'll update you once I've tried it.
In reply to Post #22
Must say I don't get knuckle slap with the Drennan, maybe it is because of how I fire it?
It does get used for various baits, dog biscuits for floater fishing as well as sweetcorn or larger particles and boilies. I reckon I can get boilies to around 50metres, any more than that and I resort to throwing stick anyway.
Must say I don't get knuckle slap with the Drennan, maybe it is because of how I fire it?
It does get used for various baits, dog biscuits for floater fishing as well as sweetcorn or larger particles and boilies. I reckon I can get boilies to around 50metres, any more than that and I resort to throwing stick anyway.
Only really happens when I'm trying to get the limits of its range, by curling my wrist on release lessens the affect.
In reply to Post #20
Thats a fair point, thanks for the reply
Thats a fair point, thanks for the reply
In reply to Post #19
I've not got a problem with the handle though a bit more effort would have easily made it better.
I've not got a problem with the handle though a bit more effort would have easily made it better.
In reply to Post #26
Depends what your trying to do? Waters I fish I am looking for pin point accuracy and I'm literally firing out one or two boilies at a time, but I can hit the pop up foam or be dam close at 40m every time. I use the Drennan match ( Seymo do similar ) pults in different elastic strength, that way the same pull gives the same distance. I carry 3, a 25m, a 35m and a 45m elastic, cups can only hold a few boilies, but I can also use halves which are a bit random in where they land but generally still on target at the shorter ranges.
No good if you want to dump a kilo all over the lake but if you want to get bait accurate then best way I've found.
Depends what your trying to do? Waters I fish I am looking for pin point accuracy and I'm literally firing out one or two boilies at a time, but I can hit the pop up foam or be dam close at 40m every time. I use the Drennan match ( Seymo do similar ) pults in different elastic strength, that way the same pull gives the same distance. I carry 3, a 25m, a 35m and a 45m elastic, cups can only hold a few boilies, but I can also use halves which are a bit random in where they land but generally still on target at the shorter ranges.
No good if you want to dump a kilo all over the lake but if you want to get bait accurate then best way I've found.
In reply to Post #27
I use a drennan match catty for close range and a prologic throwing stick for long range i also use a boilie rocket for medium range or if gulls are a problem.
I use a drennan match catty for close range and a prologic throwing stick for long range i also use a boilie rocket for medium range or if gulls are a problem.
Cheers All
Bought the Drennan Boilie pelt ... 1st impressions very good
And as for those with the throwing sticks .... Ive got one but when it says use random spread of bait Im very good at that with a throwing stick .... Peeps opposite me are also normally in the line of my Random spread as well!!
Bought the Drennan Boilie pelt ... 1st impressions very good
And as for those with the throwing sticks .... Ive got one but when it says use random spread of bait Im very good at that with a throwing stick .... Peeps opposite me are also normally in the line of my Random spread as well!!
Just got my replacement elastic and it's oretty decent
3m for £3.60
Bay no 312244507164
Won't bother getting drennan replacements again
3m for £3.60
Bay no 312244507164
Won't bother getting drennan replacements again