In reply to Post #25
I don't think Cryogens are sharp enough. Angling Iron far superior.
I don't think Cryogens are sharp enough. Angling Iron far superior.
In reply to Post #28
Agree with Colors on this, I actually came off J Precision as they turned over too easy. Had lost 4 on the bounce on them, went onto Jason's, landed 12/13.
He's done an amazing job on the Trighammer's I had from him, deadly!!
Agree with Colors on this, I actually came off J Precision as they turned over too easy. Had lost 4 on the bounce on them, went onto Jason's, landed 12/13.
He's done an amazing job on the Trighammer's I had from him, deadly!!
Gardner Muggas, Solar 101's
Trig-hammers are sharp out of the pack, and the metal is stronger than a lot I have used. They do turn over but only after a lot of fish, not one or two.
Most of the time I use Krank out the packet on runs waters, and 'Kama Sutra' Kranks on syndicate waters
Most of the time I use Krank out the packet on runs waters, and 'Kama Sutra' Kranks on syndicate waters
In reply to Post #34
I used to use ESP Raptor hooks, must be around 10years ago.
I landed 7 or 8 fish on 1 hook until I turned the point when I overcast into a tree. The first fish was 26lb, the rest were high singles or low doubles.
I used to use ESP Raptor hooks, must be around 10years ago.
I landed 7 or 8 fish on 1 hook until I turned the point when I overcast into a tree. The first fish was 26lb, the rest were high singles or low doubles.
In reply to Post #34
See I've found completely the opposite I really liked the trig hammers and caught a lot of fish on them but found the hooks go over very easily after 2/3 fish sometimes even just the one fish would do it, not just one pack either this was over the span of about 6 months from multiple packs.
I would use them again though great hooks I just prefer a beaked hook now
See I've found completely the opposite I really liked the trig hammers and caught a lot of fish on them but found the hooks go over very easily after 2/3 fish sometimes even just the one fish would do it, not just one pack either this was over the span of about 6 months from multiple packs.
I would use them again though great hooks I just prefer a beaked hook now
I just picked up some of the new Fox Edges super-wide gapes, they are very sharp indeed...
In reply to Post #37
Do like the look of this pattern. Was into the old Nash Gapers but they stopped making them.
Only problem with Fox is they change their patterns all the time and it's bound to be the one you like they swap.
Do like the look of this pattern. Was into the old Nash Gapers but they stopped making them.
Only problem with Fox is they change their patterns all the time and it's bound to be the one you like they swap.
In reply to Post #1
Despite what has been said. J precision hooks rust, and have done on every water i fished when I used them which was over a period of 5 years or more. Although they were very good and I had absolutely no issues with them in that time.
I've since switched to kamakuras, purely as I couldn't get any of jp wide gapes in 6 at the time and never swapped back. The new ZR hook coating is exceptional, have used it this season, no need for kamacote anymore, and it was just as effective on the jp hooks when I gave a friend a spare bottle to try.
I've found most hooks to be ok out the packet these days, on the rare occasion I use them I just give some normal wide gape x's a brush with a Gardner hook doctor, doesn't take any metal off, just the coating, gives them a bit more bite. not quiet like a hand sharpened or a Kamakura but particularly on cray lakes the point won't dull or burr over in half an hour.
Despite what has been said. J precision hooks rust, and have done on every water i fished when I used them which was over a period of 5 years or more. Although they were very good and I had absolutely no issues with them in that time.
I've since switched to kamakuras, purely as I couldn't get any of jp wide gapes in 6 at the time and never swapped back. The new ZR hook coating is exceptional, have used it this season, no need for kamacote anymore, and it was just as effective on the jp hooks when I gave a friend a spare bottle to try.
I've found most hooks to be ok out the packet these days, on the rare occasion I use them I just give some normal wide gape x's a brush with a Gardner hook doctor, doesn't take any metal off, just the coating, gives them a bit more bite. not quiet like a hand sharpened or a Kamakura but particularly on cray lakes the point won't dull or burr over in half an hour.
In reply to Post #39
I found that with the JP early hooks, and especially on a couple of waters I used to fish. I haven't really experienced it lately, although I do keep one of the Jag hook pens in my bag. I have however never needed to use it, and have avoided doing so as I can't quite be sure it doesn't taint, but that's a separate conversation 😂
I found that with the JP early hooks, and especially on a couple of waters I used to fish. I haven't really experienced it lately, although I do keep one of the Jag hook pens in my bag. I have however never needed to use it, and have avoided doing so as I can't quite be sure it doesn't taint, but that's a separate conversation 😂
Anyone any idea why corrosion of the exposed metal is only really an issue in warmer water? During late autumn until early spring the problem isn't anywhere near as prevalent, if at all.
In reply to Post #41
Probably because the weed is more active in the warmer months changing the PH
Probably because the weed is more active in the warmer months changing the PH
In reply to Post #41
Higher temperatures will speed up rust formation, as with most chemical reactions.
Higher temperatures will speed up rust formation, as with most chemical reactions.
Should Kamakura be discounted?? Sorry if someone has asked that already, probably the nash pinpoint range always found them very sharp out the pack
In reply to Post #1
Don't know of it's been mentioned but just pick up some 'Zero Rust' treatment Joe Morgan has the link to this product on his socials. I know a few lads who are using it and have confirmed it totally removes rusting unlike the well marketed vasiline.
Don't know of it's been mentioned but just pick up some 'Zero Rust' treatment Joe Morgan has the link to this product on his socials. I know a few lads who are using it and have confirmed it totally removes rusting unlike the well marketed vasiline.