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Best bobbins for dropbacks (39 posts / 5,888 views)
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #16 24 Oct 2021 13:43
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. . . MCF Rattlers . . .dunno why I sold my original boxed mk1 set (probably for the in vogue Stows at the time) . . .fantastic indicators for OCD anglers
chris4130 chris4130
Posts: 581
Post #17 24 Oct 2021 13:54
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I've been using fox micro swingers for years.
Awesome indication for dropbacks and standard runs.
Also fantastic for windy conditions.
Just upgraded to the new versions which are a lot smaller and sit great.
Halfcentury
Posts: 1,284
Post #18 24 Oct 2021 14:52
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Original mark 2s for me. They just do the job and last forever.
spodrod spodrod
Posts: 404
Post #19 24 Oct 2021 14:57
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Agree I think I want some that hit the deck on a dropback to give me a positive indication
elltell elltell
Posts: 1,571
Post #20 24 Oct 2021 17:06
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You can still buy the MCF Rattlers, I liked them but at the time had a couple of missed takes when the rain froze on the shaft, I now know a quick wipe of WD40 will fix that👍👍
Tel
elltell elltell
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Post #21 24 Oct 2021 17:07
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DP
Sorry
Problem between floor and keyboard 😂😂😂
Tel
frothey frothey
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Post #22 24 Oct 2021 17:11
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As Keith says.... Running rigs, especially with a heavy lead
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #23 24 Oct 2021 19:15
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Nothing worse than a frozen shaft
Carpbourne
Posts: 302
Post #24 24 Oct 2021 19:31
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ND bobbins , yes I know all the ND haters will be pointing and laughing , but heavy , white , and can be fished like a Stow where it clips to the line . I had a dropback from a long way , showed up ok .
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #25 25 Oct 2021 12:04
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They are terrible, dad have used them in the past he got rid as quick as he could
elltell elltell
Posts: 1,571
Post #26 25 Oct 2021 20:58
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😂😂😂😂
A bit of a blooper 😂😂😂😂
Tel
Carpbourne
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Post #27 25 Oct 2021 22:58
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In what way ? , boated my baits out at 140 and 155 , they worked fine , pulled out the clip and stayed on the line as it run through it 👍 . Only used them on 2 trips , even up to 190 + yds .
Trident0653 Trident0653
Posts: 74
Post #28 26 Oct 2021 17:21
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I'm with Chris 4130. Been using the micro swingers to the exclusion of all else. They are instantly adjustable to suit all distances and register a drop back with positivity. I've always fished tight lines but am plucking up the courage to try a running rig and slack lines. The weight on the swinger can be adjusted to a neutral position and I'm hoping that because of the running rig it will not need to register a drop back as any direction should result in a forward take?
Trident0653 Trident0653
Posts: 74
Post #29 26 Oct 2021 17:24
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I'm with Chris 4130. Been using the micro swingers to the exclusion of all else. They are instantly adjustable to suit all distances and register a drop back with positivity. I've always fished tight lines but am plucking up the courage to try a running rig and slack lines. The weight on the swinger can be adjusted to a neutral position and I'm hoping that because of the running rig it will not need to register a drop back as any direction should result in a forward take?
Goldeneye Goldeneye
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Post #30 26 Oct 2021 17:25
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That is right, slack line and swinger at the bottom of it's travel, enough weight to make sure that the alarm sounds.
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