Having received a packet of trig-hammer in size 7 this week, was a bit miffed to find the wire gauge is 0.90 compared to 0.95 on the other size 7 cryogens in the range.
No wonder there sharp!
No wonder there sharp!
In reply to Post #16
Having received a packet of trig-hammer in size 7 this week, was a bit miffed to find the wire gauge is 0.90 compared to 0.95 on the other size 7 cryogens in the range.
No wonder there sharp!
If the fish can tell the wire gauge difference then they have better specs than I do
If I was worried about hook strength, I would be using a different pattern TBH. The Drennan Specimen Barbel hooks are the same pattern as the Big-T but the next wire gauge down & I am yet to open one of those up even with a 3.5lb tc rod & locked clutch!
Having received a packet of trig-hammer in size 7 this week, was a bit miffed to find the wire gauge is 0.90 compared to 0.95 on the other size 7 cryogens in the range.
No wonder there sharp!
If the fish can tell the wire gauge difference then they have better specs than I do
If I was worried about hook strength, I would be using a different pattern TBH. The Drennan Specimen Barbel hooks are the same pattern as the Big-T but the next wire gauge down & I am yet to open one of those up even with a 3.5lb tc rod & locked clutch!
In reply to Post #15
I used 6s for my 14mm pop-ups mate.
I'm sure they'll be ok for 15-16mms as well.
I used 6s for my 14mm pop-ups mate.
I'm sure they'll be ok for 15-16mms as well.
Would these be classed as long shank hooks meaning they're banned at waters that have no long shank hook rules? Sorry if a stupid question but fancy trying them but all my waters ban longshanks.
In reply to Post #19
They're a replacement for the ESP Longshanks
They're a replacement for the ESP Longshanks
In reply to Post #19
I would class them as longshank definitely
I would class them as longshank definitely
In reply to Post #18
Oh well never mind, stick to the muggas then, cheers gents
And the promotion clip link
In reply to Post #24
Bought a pack of the 5's this week to have a look. I was sceptical to be honest as the other Cryogens were some of the bluntest I've come across out of the pack.
These are in a different league though, lovely and sharp, nice wire and in my eyes a really nice pattern that will suit both my pop up and bottom bait fishing.
Had a couple on them today, both nailed and showing no signs of strength issues despite prolonged scraps in and out of the dying Canadian. Impressed.
Bought a pack of the 5's this week to have a look. I was sceptical to be honest as the other Cryogens were some of the bluntest I've come across out of the pack.
These are in a different league though, lovely and sharp, nice wire and in my eyes a really nice pattern that will suit both my pop up and bottom bait fishing.
Had a couple on them today, both nailed and showing no signs of strength issues despite prolonged scraps in and out of the dying Canadian. Impressed.
In reply to Post #25
Mine arrived the other day, well impressed, then I checked my syndicate rules, no long shanks DOH
Mine arrived the other day, well impressed, then I checked my syndicate rules, no long shanks DOH
Now these hooks have been out a while, any further feedback from anyone? Are they nice and strong? Any issues with hook holds, etc? Also what size do people find works best for 12mm - 15mm baits?
I'm thinking of using them for my multi rigs.
Cheers
I'm thinking of using them for my multi rigs.
Cheers
In reply to Post #27
I gave them a go on one rod on my French trip a couple of weeks ago, first 2 bites fell off so I ditched them after that, didn't lose a fish on either of the other rods with gardner or nash hooks.
I gave them a go on one rod on my French trip a couple of weeks ago, first 2 bites fell off so I ditched them after that, didn't lose a fish on either of the other rods with gardner or nash hooks.
In reply to Post #27
I had a few fish the weekend on them. All nailed but everyone was turned over once hooked. I've tried the hooks from thinking anglers, did 3 fish Upto 20lb and the hook would have done a 4th bite
I had a few fish the weekend on them. All nailed but everyone was turned over once hooked. I've tried the hooks from thinking anglers, did 3 fish Upto 20lb and the hook would have done a 4th bite
In reply to Post #27
Any idea when the Grippers in Size 2 will be out?
Any idea when the Grippers in Size 2 will be out?