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Tubing or no Tubing (31 posts / 3,858 views)
JoeyBloggs
Posts: 22
Post #16 15 Mar 2020 12:41
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In reply to Post #4
Join a different syndicate
JoeyBloggs
Posts: 22
Post #17 15 Mar 2020 12:48
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In reply to Post #4
No but seriously, have you considered a tapered mainline? At the strong end its no different than using a fluorocarbon leader and touch wood as of yet I've not lifted any scales whilst use a high diamater fluoro-leader
NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #18 15 Mar 2020 14:07
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In reply to Post #14
Even when floater or zig rig fishing?
Gaius_Bell
Posts: 208
Post #19 16 Mar 2020 23:41
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In reply to Post #8
Sensor clear or the brown version? Pm if you'd rather not share.

I think “Carp safety” is an ethical question which each angler needs to resolve in their own mind. Or give up the sport and take up.... knitting? 😉
the888account the888account
Posts: 34
Post #20 17 Mar 2020 14:17
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In reply to Post #18
No - but floater/zig fishing accounts for about 5-10pc of my fishing, so if I can do something 90pc of time that helps, sounds good to me.
Willyworm
Posts: 154
Post #21 17 Mar 2020 16:05
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In reply to Post #19
I use the brown sensor. Never tried the clear so can't comment on it.
Gaius_Bell
Posts: 208
Post #22 17 Mar 2020 21:34
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In reply to Post #21
Thanks Willyworms!

Btw I don't think matchmen use tubing, and they get to keep their carp in keepnets, tip the net into a weigh sling or similar device (like a trug for instance) and then tip them back in the lake.
jimimak jimimak
Posts: 1,762
Post #23 20 Mar 2020 20:37
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In reply to Post #8
I really wanted to like the MCF dumpers - but had to give up with them in the end. If you're using a PVA bag its a nightmare with it dumping the lead on the cast. I tried using PVA tape and string to tie the lead on for the cast but still lost the lead on occasions, and I just lost confidence in them - i,e. not knowing if there was a lead attached to the rig or not.

These days I stick with a normal rubber, just pushed on, or trim back the plastic clip. More often than not the lead gets dropped on a take, but Ive never lost a lead on the cast.
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
Posts: 1,418
Post #24 21 Mar 2020 00:31
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In reply to Post #12
I'll tell you why, because it's bull****. Do you fish off the top? Do you zig fish?

The lifting of scales happens far less than some would have you believe. Lots of bits in use today that only benefit those selling the stuff.
JeffE JeffE
Posts: 1,196
Post #25 21 Mar 2020 16:05
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In reply to Post #5
Yonny, it's probably because of the metal inner.
JeffE JeffE
Posts: 1,196
Post #26 21 Mar 2020 16:07
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In reply to Post #23
Most clips lose the lead when using a PVA Bag unless you pva the clip to stop the lead coming off. Have you tried PVA tape? Might be better than PVA string.
clicky clicky
Posts: 9,545
Post #27 21 Mar 2020 16:40
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the Nash tungsten 6mm tube beads work very well. I use them on esp tubing and they will come off..
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #28 23 Mar 2020 18:35
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In reply to Post #23
I do like the look of them but am concerned now about your pva bag comment. Was that using the original design or the newer version?
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #29 23 Mar 2020 18:36
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In reply to Post #2
I'm going to speak to the syndicate owner as i like the look of that Rig Morale braided tubing an can;t see what he wound have a problem with it.
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #30 23 Mar 2020 18:37
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In reply to Post #11
Fair point, never considered that.
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