All Solar current heads in stock at Johnson Ross:
https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/110-solar-indicators
In reply to Post #22
They always seem to rust on the knurled section. My sod pod from the early 90's was covered in rust on the knurled bits and most of the early sod pods all rusted there. Im not sure if its bits of debris left from the tool head that does the knurling. I believe solar are now chinese owned and martin locke stepped down a few years ago so will probably be even worse now it chinese owned. The only stainless that ive had rust is solar, never had an issue with rust on any of my jag stainless.
They always seem to rust on the knurled section. My sod pod from the early 90's was covered in rust on the knurled bits and most of the early sod pods all rusted there. Im not sure if its bits of debris left from the tool head that does the knurling. I believe solar are now chinese owned and martin locke stepped down a few years ago so will probably be even worse now it chinese owned. The only stainless that ive had rust is solar, never had an issue with rust on any of my jag stainless.
In reply to Post #26
They look very much like the ones at m2baitandtackle.com
https://m2baitandtackle.com/en/product/mk2-oldskool-indicator/
postage isnt cheap though.
They look very much like the ones at m2baitandtackle.com
https://m2baitandtackle.com/en/product/mk2-oldskool-indicator/
postage isnt cheap though.
In reply to Post #29
Added some details of the guy who makes them to my earlier post
Added some details of the guy who makes them to my earlier post
In reply to Post #25
I bought them, but I think those new hanga ball line clips are very tight. How do you find this?
I bought them, but I think those new hanga ball line clips are very tight. How do you find this?
In reply to Post #23
Interesting reading about oxidation on cheap Chinese stainless.
My Solar P1 Worldwide pod must be a prime example , as surface rust spots started appearing in a matter of weeks after purchase.
Shocking , especially at Solar prices !
Interesting reading about oxidation on cheap Chinese stainless.
My Solar P1 Worldwide pod must be a prime example , as surface rust spots started appearing in a matter of weeks after purchase.
Shocking , especially at Solar prices !
In reply to Post #22
"You may of cleaned it off, but your oxidisation will return, likely worse."
You were right, they look absolutely awful now. If anyone knows of alternatives with adjustable line clip strength, please let me know
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"You may of cleaned it off, but your oxidisation will return, likely worse."
You were right, they look absolutely awful now. If anyone knows of alternatives with adjustable line clip strength, please let me know
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I ditched the solar heads that came with my titaniums and put my defiant mag head bobbins on.
In reply to Post #38
I ordered Mk2 mag heads from Keith just today
I ordered Mk2 mag heads from Keith just today
In reply to Post #39
I just ordered the Solar Hanga ball clips to upgrade my Titanium heads.
Hopefully when I get home from offshore next week I will find they fit just fine.
I just ordered the Solar Hanga ball clips to upgrade my Titanium heads.
Hopefully when I get home from offshore next week I will find they fit just fine.
In reply to Post #40
I have these on mine and absolutely hate them. They are overly stiff and as they swivel spend ages trying to clip the line through them. They look nice but thats about it
I have these on mine and absolutely hate them. They are overly stiff and as they swivel spend ages trying to clip the line through them. They look nice but thats about it
In reply to Post #41
Glad it wasn't just me, pleasantly surprised getting more for them than I paid too
I'm still using my Solar Ball Clips, I like the fact they're very adjustable, I do have DMPS mag heads too, very good.
Glad it wasn't just me, pleasantly surprised getting more for them than I paid too
I'm still using my Solar Ball Clips, I like the fact they're very adjustable, I do have DMPS mag heads too, very good.
In reply to Post #42
Yeah they are not for me. I literally picked up my rp1 pod from the ground with 3 rods on it as it didnt release the line from the clip as its so tight when I picked up the one rod. Amazed they are still selling them genuinely thought mine was defective
Yeah they are not for me. I literally picked up my rp1 pod from the ground with 3 rods on it as it didnt release the line from the clip as its so tight when I picked up the one rod. Amazed they are still selling them genuinely thought mine was defective
In reply to Post #43
In reply to Post #43
Might be possible to tease one of the arms out slightly so it doesn't grip as tight, worth a thought, t's probably sprung steel but it will be possile.
Might be possible to tease one of the arms out slightly so it doesn't grip as tight, worth a thought, t's probably sprung steel but it will be possile.