In reply to Post #12
I use h block markers every time I fish and never had a single issue with them.
I use h block markers every time I fish and never had a single issue with them.
In reply to Post #13
Agreed I have used h blocks etc but the perfect solution I found was the Atropia poles they have automatic height adjusting if a fish goes round it just sways over and the line comes off
and can even get lights to go on top
Agreed I have used h blocks etc but the perfect solution I found was the Atropia poles they have automatic height adjusting if a fish goes round it just sways over and the line comes off
and can even get lights to go on top
In reply to Post #1
Word of advice if you use marker poles put them at the bottom of bars/features not on the top of it
Word of advice if you use marker poles put them at the bottom of bars/features not on the top of it
In reply to Post #19
yeah makes sense.
yeah makes sense.
In reply to Post #19
You can get them back after they have sunk but it's a right pain in the arris....
You can get them back after they have sunk but it's a right pain in the arris....
Hi All
I used the atropa poles when they first came out (2008 ish) and although the concept was great the actual product was awful. They kept cracking and breaking at the joints and mine lasted less than a season. If they've fixed that problem it should be a great product.
Best bit of advice i can give anyone using a boat is to buy some high viz reflective tape. You can attatch it to trees, reeds, canes, h blocks, marker floats or permanent markers. Once finished you can easily remove it leaving no permanent damage or impact.
Best
Jon
I used the atropa poles when they first came out (2008 ish) and although the concept was great the actual product was awful. They kept cracking and breaking at the joints and mine lasted less than a season. If they've fixed that problem it should be a great product.
Best bit of advice i can give anyone using a boat is to buy some high viz reflective tape. You can attatch it to trees, reeds, canes, h blocks, marker floats or permanent markers. Once finished you can easily remove it leaving no permanent damage or impact.
Best
Jon
Right so if I make a set with conduit do I need every section to be buoyant or just the top section that sticks out of the water?
I sealed all my ends up with end caps
I'll do a write up with pics tomorrow 👍
I'll do a write up with pics tomorrow 👍
In reply to Post #24
Cool, nice one hitman 👍🏻
Cool, nice one hitman 👍🏻
In reply to Post #24
I was looking forward to your write up Hitman.
I was looking forward to your write up Hitman.
In reply to Post #22
Mate of mine has had some in his lake for around 4 years, a bit tatty now but still going strong, had to change the fixing to the weights because the wire was rotting.
I also have 4 juice bottles wrapped in reflective tape , I glued a back lead clip Into the lid which then enables it to be hung in the branches of a tree or bush and if it should get dislodged will float until it's retrieved.
Without reading all the posts again so ignore if someone has mentioned it before, make sure you have lighting back in your swim so you know which way to head as it's too easy to get disoriented on the water at night, flashing light is good.
Mate of mine has had some in his lake for around 4 years, a bit tatty now but still going strong, had to change the fixing to the weights because the wire was rotting.
I also have 4 juice bottles wrapped in reflective tape , I glued a back lead clip Into the lid which then enables it to be hung in the branches of a tree or bush and if it should get dislodged will float until it's retrieved.
Without reading all the posts again so ignore if someone has mentioned it before, make sure you have lighting back in your swim so you know which way to head as it's too easy to get disoriented on the water at night, flashing light is good.
I have been using the Atropa system since 2005 when I was given a set by Philippe Lagabbe to use at Raduta. Brilliant idea. The guy who first dreamed up using buoyant tubes deserves a medal.
Right thanks for all the replies you've all been very helpful, now rather than starting a new thread on line and seeing as it comes under using a boat can any one recommend me a mono that is suitable for use when boating rigs out up to 200 meters, ideally I'd use braid but unfortunately it's banned. Cheers gents
What about the fox marker pole? Not cheap but with the weight the line would push it down and then it will pop back up when the line had slid over it. Also comes with reflective tape and a multi colour light on top.