In reply to Post #15
I use the avid bag stems, they have literally changed my fishing , I make up say a dozen before I go and can be fishing instantly ..there cheap and work perfectly...can't recommend them enough ....just loop em on and off you go, instant fishing
I use the avid bag stems, they have literally changed my fishing , I make up say a dozen before I go and can be fishing instantly ..there cheap and work perfectly...can't recommend them enough ....just loop em on and off you go, instant fishing
In reply to Post #14
I've had no issues fishing with the Gemini stems I like the larger loop on them,much better than the avid or trakker stems and I can use the TA lead core with it which for me is a perfect fit.
I've had no issues fishing with the Gemini stems I like the larger loop on them,much better than the avid or trakker stems and I can use the TA lead core with it which for me is a perfect fit.
In reply to Post #17
Another vote for the Gemini stems - I have used them for a couple of years now and they have never let me down. I use PVA bags a lot and I make them up 1-2 days before I go - I add any liquids via a syringe just before casting out - never add them beforehand even if they are PVA friendly! I also use the PVA cable ties which are absolutely amazing - try them! These allow me to get the bags incredibly tight and I did experience some makes of bags splitting when I got to the lake. Never had a problem with the ESP ones though.
Another vote for the Gemini stems - I have used them for a couple of years now and they have never let me down. I use PVA bags a lot and I make them up 1-2 days before I go - I add any liquids via a syringe just before casting out - never add them beforehand even if they are PVA friendly! I also use the PVA cable ties which are absolutely amazing - try them! These allow me to get the bags incredibly tight and I did experience some makes of bags splitting when I got to the lake. Never had a problem with the ESP ones though.
In reply to Post #18
how do you get the leads to slide off if your line is cut though? I need to find an easy way before I use them again.Also, who make the pva cable ties?
how do you get the leads to slide off if your line is cut though? I need to find an easy way before I use them again.Also, who make the pva cable ties?
In reply to Post #19
I buy the Gemini stems for fox leads and then but the fox impact leads which have a groove cut out. This increases the ability for the lead to drop off if the line is cut. The PVA cable ties are made by castaway tackle or under the name solu-ties. They can be difficult to get hold of as they sell out very quickly. Not cheap either - £18 for 100 plus p and p but probably one of the best products I have ever used - make PVA bag tying so much easier.
I buy the Gemini stems for fox leads and then but the fox impact leads which have a groove cut out. This increases the ability for the lead to drop off if the line is cut. The PVA cable ties are made by castaway tackle or under the name solu-ties. They can be difficult to get hold of as they sell out very quickly. Not cheap either - £18 for 100 plus p and p but probably one of the best products I have ever used - make PVA bag tying so much easier.
In reply to Post #19
Gardener and castaway I'm pretty sure I bought my pva cables from castaway via eBay they are good wouldn't use them in the colder months
Gardener and castaway I'm pretty sure I bought my pva cables from castaway via eBay they are good wouldn't use them in the colder months
In reply to Post #21
I tend to use the solu-ties rather than castaway and they work great even in winter. Totally dissolve with no residue.
I tend to use the solu-ties rather than castaway and they work great even in winter. Totally dissolve with no residue.
In reply to Post #20
I
think Frank's leads might do the cable ties much cheaper..I'll look and post a link if I can find it.
I
think Frank's leads might do the cable ties much cheaper..I'll look and post a link if I can find it.
In reply to Post #1
I've been making my own stems for some time. I typically tie up a hundred bags at home if I'm doing a 4 or 5 day session, although I haven't been out yet this year.
45lb ESP lead core with the lead stripped out, stems , QCS with a 2 oz NGT lead.
I've been making my own stems for some time. I typically tie up a hundred bags at home if I'm doing a 4 or 5 day session, although I haven't been out yet this year.
45lb ESP lead core with the lead stripped out, stems , QCS with a 2 oz NGT lead.
In reply to Post #25
I've been making these up recently myself.
Not got them as neat as yours yet, always seem to have an inch or two of leadcore at the top.
I've been making these up recently myself.
Not got them as neat as yours yet, always seem to have an inch or two of leadcore at the top.
In reply to Post #25
I do exactly this myself but with slightly longer leadcore to make sure no mono in the air too close to my rig.
With fluro these would be bang on
I do exactly this myself but with slightly longer leadcore to make sure no mono in the air too close to my rig.
With fluro these would be bang on
In reply to Post #25
can that all slide off if your line snaps?I ask
the same question about the gemini ones, if there is a loop surely everything won't be able to slide off.
can that all slide off if your line snaps?I ask
the same question about the gemini ones, if there is a loop surely everything won't be able to slide off.
In reply to Post #30
Because it braid it collapses on its self
Because it braid it collapses on its self
In reply to Post #31
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Sorry I don't understand, how does the lead separate from the hook so the fish aren't dragging it around? if the line gets cut above the loop?
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Sorry I don't understand, how does the lead separate from the hook so the fish aren't dragging it around? if the line gets cut above the loop?
In reply to Post #32
Its a running lead system. Under pressure the lead and tail rubber would be pulled over the loop of the braid depending where the break is come off the line.
Its a running lead system. Under pressure the lead and tail rubber would be pulled over the loop of the braid depending where the break is come off the line.